Belmouth was four miles off, and
one of the hilliest four miles imaginable. But it was not this that
daunted her, it was the length of time that she would be kept from
her work. However, there was no good done by worrying over it, or by
delaying, so, as soon as she had done her housework, and dinner was
over and the dishes put away, she put on her new brown cloak, and
with Dick for company she started.
They stepped out briskly, for the days were short now, and Mrs. Perry
grew anxious if they were long away, and nervous if she were left
alone when the light began to fade. They stepped along so briskly
that by half-past two they were in the town, and making their way to
the shop where Miss Rose had bought the raffia before. The purchase
took a little time, for the shopman had not enough out, and had to
send to the stock-room to get some. But, now that she was there,
Huldah did not mind that. She loved watching the people coming in
and making their purchases; it was all so lively and new and
interesting. The shopkeeper, who had seen her come there with Miss
Carew, and had heard about her basket-making, was nice and friendly
too. He seemed to take quite an interest in her work, and promised
to get her some orders if he could, so that altogether Huldah came
out of that shop feeling extremely happy, and not in the least sorry
that she had had to come.
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