How very quaint and sweet and unworldly she was ! Mary found herself feeling indignant at Cousin Abner 's girls , whoever they were , for their neglect . `` We are out for a spin on our wheels , '' said Ida , `` and we are very thirsty . We thought perhaps you would be kind enough to give us a drink of water . '' `` Oh , my dear , anything -- anything I have is at your service , '' said the little lady delightedly . `` If you will come in , I will get you some lemonade . '' `` I am afraid it is too much trouble , '' began Mary . `` Oh , no , no , '' cried the little lady . `` It is a pleasure . I love doing things for people , I wish more of them would come to give me the chance . I never have any company , and I do so long for it . It 's very lonesome here at Golden Gate . Oh , if you would only stay to tea with me , it would make me so happy . I am all prepared . I prepare every Saturday morning , in particular , so that if Cousin Abner 's girls did come , I would be all ready . And when nobody comes , Juliana and I have to eat everything up ourselves . And that is bad for us -- it gives Juliana indigestion . If you would only stay ! '' `` We will , '' agreed Ida promptly . `` And we 're glad of the chance .
We are both terribly hungry , and it is very good of you XXXXX ask us . ''
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