`` And what does my niece , Dorinda Page , want with me ? '' demanded Uncle Eugene , motioning to her to sit down and sitting down himself . But Dorinda remained standing . It is easier to fight on your feet . `` I want you to do four things , Uncle Eugene , '' she said , as calmly as if she were making the most natural and ordinary request in the world . `` I want you to lend us the money to send Leicester to Blue Hill Academy ; he will pay it back to you when he gets through college . I want you to lend Jean the money for music lessons ; she will pay you back when she gets far enough along to give lessons herself . And I want you to lend me the money to shingle our house and get Mother a new dress and fur coat for the winter . I 'll pay you back sometime for that , because I am going to set up as a dressmaker pretty soon . '' `` Anything more ? '' said Uncle Eugene , when Dorinda stopped . `` Nothing more just now , I think , '' said Dorinda reflectively . `` Why do n't you ask for something for yourself ? '' said Uncle Eugene . `` I do n't want anything for myself , '' said Dorinda promptly . `` Or -- yes , I do , too . I want your friendship , Uncle Eugene . '' `` Be kind enough to sit down , '' said Uncle Eugene . Dorinda sat . `` You are a Page , '' said Uncle Eugene .
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