Monday noon
How queer to have a secret from Betty that concerned her so much . Of course people did not talk about clothes on Sunday , so there would be no temptation to tell , even if she had a desire , which she should not have . Monday morning everything would be in a hurry , for it was wash-day , and she would have to go over her lessons . Uncle Win said the gown would be at the house Monday noon . `` What are you thinking of , little one ? '' Uncle Leverett put his hand over the small one and looked down at the face , which grew scarlet -- or was it the warmth of the fire ? She laughed with a sudden embarrassment .