"Every particle herself, and never
discount ugg boots asked a bit of help or advicefrom anyone," answered Aunt Plenty, folding her hands with an airof unmitigated satisfaction, for her pupil certainly did her greatcredit.
"I've had so many failures and troubles that I really thought I nevershould be able to do it alone. Dolly let one splendid batch burn upbecause I forgot it. She was there and smelt it, but never did athing, for she said, when I undertook to bake bread I must give mywhole mind to it. Wasn't it hard? She might have called me atleast," said
cheap moncler jackets for women Rose, recollecting, with a sigh, the anguish of thatmoment.
"She meant you should learn by experience, as Rosamond did inthat little affair of the purple jar, you remember.""I always thought it very unfair in her mother not to warn the poorthing a little bit; and she was regularly mean when Rosamondasked for a bowl to put the purple stuff in, and she said, in such aprovoking way, 'I did not agree to lend you a bowl, but I will, mydear.' Ugh! I always want to shake
discount ugg boots that hateful woman, though shewas a moral mamma.""Never mind her now, but tell me all about my loaf," said Dr. Alec,much amused at Rose's burst of indignation.
"There's nothing to tell, uncle, except that I did my best, gave mymind to it, and sat watching over it all the while it was in the oventill I was quite baked myself. Everything went right this time, andit came out a nice, round, crusty loaf, as you see. Now taste it, andtell me if it is good as
discount ugg boots well as handsome.""Must I cut it? Can't I put it under a glass cover and keep it in theparlor as they do wax flowers and fine works of that sort?""What an idea, uncle! It would mould and be spoilt. Besides,people would laugh at us, and make fun of my old-fashionedaccomplishment. You promised to eat it, and you must; not all atonce, but as soon as you can, so I can make you some more."Dr. Alec solemnly cut off his favourite crusty slice, and solemnlyate it;
ugg boots sale clearance then wiped his lips, and brushing back Rose's hair, solemnlykissed her on the forehead, saying, heartily"My dear, it is perfect bread, and you are an honour to yourteacher. When we have our model school I shall offer a prize forthe best bread, and you will get it.""I've got it already, and I'm quite satisfied," said Rose, slipping intoher seat, and trying to hide her right hand which had a burn on it.