"The store is much nicer than the post office," was her joyousreflection, as she slipped the purse into her pocket on her wayoutentrances. "Very long have I been saving this last part of all the moneythat I earned tending infant; now I always have a chance to spend it with my owneyes."

Down the steep hill went the bob-sled to the great Missouri River, whereit took the straight, smooth road on the snow-laden ice. The sewingteacher drove the horses, giving them free rein. The school-teacher satbeside her on the seat, and Cordelia and the girls were snuggled down inhay upon the bottom of the sled, with comforters for lap-robes.