In about an hour afterward, Emma came to her mother, and said--

"I've just thought what I will do with my sixpence. I saw such a beautiful

book at a store, yesterday! It was full of pictures, and the price was just

sixpence. I'll buy that book."

"But didn't you say, a little while ago, that you were going to save your

money until you had enough to buy a doll?"

"I know I did, mother; but I didn't think about the book then. And it will

take so long before I can save up money enough to get a new doll. I think I

will buy the book."

"Very well, dear," replied Mrs Lee.

Not long after, Emma changed her mind again.

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