Cotting's help will be needed; she
is directress of the sewing circle, and from that can obtain clothing
for the children."
"Dear Dora," replied Emma, "don't propose any such thing, either to Mr.
Graffam or his wife, now. It won't do--not yet. We will call and see
Mrs. Cotting, if you please. She may know this family, and may be able
to tell us how to manage. Here is the road which goes around by
Snow-Hill: but stop a moment; there is Willie Graffam and his little
sister, just coming from the plain.
"How do you do, Willie?" continued Emma, as the children, each carrying
a basket of berries, drew nearer.
"Very well, thank you," said Willie, taking off his hat; and the little
girl courtesied, without lifting her eyes from the ground.
"We are going over to see your mother," said Emma.
"Mother will be very glad to see _you_," replied the little boy; at the
same time looking inquiringly at the horse's head which was turned
toward Snow-Hill.
Dora smiled at the emphasis bestowed upon _you_, and asked Willie "if
his mother would not be glad to see her."
"I guess so," was the reply; "but----"
"But what, Willie?" asked Emma.
The little fellow hung his head, and answered in a lower tone, "Mother
don't want to see the minister's wife, for she has been at our house
once."
"I am afraid," said Dora, as they passed on, "that this family is one
whom it will be difficult to benefit.
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