ralph looked very anxious indeed to hear, and merry promised she would tell all about the other people, adding, as she turned from the evening peace and loveliness to the house, whence came the clatter of milk-pans and the smell of cooking, -- " i never should have anything very nice to tell about myself, for i do n't do interesting things as you do, and you would n't care to hear about school, and sewing, and messing round at home. "