"What a large
yard! if ours were only as large as this, what a delightful place I could
make of it! But there is no room to plant anything at our house, the garden
is so very small."
After they were all somewhat rested, they walked through the house and
surveyed the rooms, making some favourable commentary upon each.
"The house don't look as if it would want much cleaning," said Caddy, with
a tone of regret.
"So much the better, I should say," suggested Mr. Walters.
"Not as Caddy views the matter," rejoined Mrs. Ellis. "She is so fond of
house-cleaning, that I positively think she regards the cleanly state of
the premises as rather a disadvantage than otherwise." They were all,
however, very well pleased with the place; and on their way home they
settled which should be the best bedroom, and where the children should
sleep. They also calculated how much carpet and oilcloth would be
necessary, and what style of furniture should be put in the parlour.
"I think the letter said plain, neat furniture, and not too expensive, did
it not?" asked Mrs. Ellis.
"I think those were the very words," replied Caddy; "and, oh, mother, isn't
it nice to have the buying of so many pretty things? I do so love to shop!"
"Particularly with some one else's money," rejoined her mother, with a
smile.
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