"See what this says," she called to them, and they looked at her
rather impatiently. Just at that moment the only thing they cared to
consider was food-- and more food-- and then some more!
But as Betty read they became more interested, and even stopped long
enough to hear her through. It was a brief note. This is what it said.
"My dear young ladies:
"I am a neighbor of Mr. Prendergast," (this was the dressed-up name
of Mollie's Uncle John) "and he axed me to get your dinner ready
fer you. I tried to keep it hot but you wus so long comin' I had to
go home to get dinner fer my old man. Hope things is all right.
"LIZZIE DAVIS."
"So she is the one who has done all this," said Betty, looking around
at the good things with dancing eyes. "I bet she is nice and plump and
has rosy cheeks."
"Lizzie Davis? Lizzie Davis?" repeated Mollie, bringing the steaming
gravy back and plumping the dish triumphantly down on the table.
"Rather a funny name for a fairy godmother, but she sure does know how
to cook.
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