"
"But," said I, in a great deal of difficulty, — "there is not
enough for me and everybody."
"Are you going to take care of the wants of everybody?"
"I think — I ought to take care of all that I can," I said.
"But you have not the power."
"I won't do but what I _have_ the power for."
"Daisy, what would your father and mother say to such a course
of action? would they allow it, do you think?"
"But _you_ are my guardian now, Dr. Sandford," — I said, looking
up at him. He paused a minute doubtfully.
"I am conquered!" he said. "You have absolutely conquered me,
Daisy. I have not a word to say. I wonder if that is the way
you are going through the world in future? What is it now
about Margaret? — for I was bewildered and did not
understand."
"A warm cloak and dress," I said, delighted; "that is what I
want. Can I get them here?"
"Doubtful, I should say," the doctor answered; "but we will
try."
And we did succeed in finding the dress, strong and warm and
suitable; the cloak we had to go to another shop for.
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