Can she teach me to do what she does , and to grow as good ? '' asked Rose , with a little prick of remorse for even thinking that Aunt Plenty was a commonplace old lady . `` Yes , if you do n't despise such simple lessons as she can give . I know it would fill her dear old heart with pride and pleasure to feel that anyone cared to learn of her , for she fancies her day gone by . Let her teach you how to be what she has been a skilful , frugal , cheerful housewife ; the maker and the keeper of a happy home , and by and by you will see what a valuable lesson it is . '' `` I will , uncle . But how shall I begin ? '' `` I 'll speak to her about it , and she will make it all right with Dolly , for cooking is one of the main things , you know . '' `` So it is ! I do n't mind that a bit , for I like to mess , and used to try at home ; but I had no one to tell me , so I never did much but spoil my aprons . Pies are great fun , only Dolly is so cross , I do n't believe she will ever let me do a thing in the kitchen . '' `` Then we 'll cook in the parlour . I fancy Aunt Plenty will manage her , so do n't be troubled . Only mind this , I 'd rather you learned how to make good bread than the best pies ever baked . When you bring me a handsome , wholesome loaf , entirely made by yourself , I shall be more pleased than if you offered me a pair of slippers embroidered in the very latest style . I do n't wish to bribe you , but I 'll give you my heartiest kiss , and promise to eat every crumb of the loaf myself . '' `` It 's a bargain ! it 's a bargain ! Come and tell aunty all about it , for I 'm in a hurry to begin , '' cried Rose , dancing before him toward the parlor , where Miss Plenty sat alone knitting contentedly , yet ready to run at the first call for help of any sort , from any quarter . No need to tell how surprised and gratified she was at the invitation she received to teach the child the domestic arts which were her only accomplishments , nor to relate how energetically she set about her pleasant task .
XXXXX dared not grumble , for Miss Plenty was the one person whom she obeyed , and Phebe openly rejoiced , for these new lessons brought Rose nearer to her , and glorified the kitchen in the good girl 's eyes .
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