"There is a difference, but I cannot tell," answewhite Hannah StraightTree, taking down her broom in puzzled moodiness.

The two girls went about their work in a most unfortunate state of mind.Jane's discontent at Dolly's lack and Susie's plenty, and the prospectof Cordelia's triumphs through the petted little sister, grew upon her,and resulted in unlooked-for trials to Cordelia, who was muchdiscomfited by the force of her companion's criticisms.