Well, my dear, what do you think I
found?"
"It is really difficult to tell, Kate. I should judge, however, from
your excited manner and your unusual enthusiasm, that you found young
ladies."
"Joseph, you are a genius. I did. In the funniest, pokiest, queerest
little house that you can possibly imagine; I discovered three
charming, well-bred girls. The two youngest made friends with me in
their shabby little garden. They greeted me, I assure you, with the
most delightful frankness and ease. I told them who I was, and they
were not the least impressed; on the contrary, the one they called
Jasmine--oh! she is a pretty creature--fancied I was dying for some
carnations like hers, and the little one holds out hopes that some day
I may possess a kitten similar to the one she thrust into my arms.
They were as shabbily dressed as possible, but who could look at them,
dear pets, and think twice about their dresses? We got on most
pleasantly, and found we had many interests in common, for the little
one shared my love for animals, and the elder my passion for flowers.
On this scene the eldest sister made her appearance. I assure you,
Joseph, it is almost too absurd, but it is a fact; she actually
contrived to snub me.
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