Missus Moffatt and Meg

Meg had a restless night, and got up heavy eyed, unhappy, half resentful toward her friends. She tried to forget it, but could not, and kept repeating to herself, missus march has made her plans. That fib about her mamma and dowdy tartalin till she was ready to cry and rush home to tell her troubles and ask for advice. As that was impossible, she did her best to seem gay. And, being rather excited, she succeeded so well that no one dreamed what an effort she was making. Her innocent friendship with laurie was spoiled by the silly speeches she had overheard. The sensible resolution to be contented with the simple wardrobe which suited