She almost forgot about lunch, and when she arrived back in her room, she was very hungry and ate twice as much as usual.
Martha. she said as she was eating, I've been thinking.This is a big, lonely house, and there isn't much for me to do.
Do you think, if I buy a little spade, I can make my own garden?
That's just what Mother said, replied Martha.You'd enjoy digging and watching plants growing.
Dickon can get you a spade, and some seeds to plant, if you like.
Oh, thank you,Martha!
I've got some money that Mrs Medlock gave me.Will you write and ask Dickon to buy them for me?
I will.And he'll bring them to you himself.
Oh!Then I'll see him.Mary looked very excited.
Then she remembered something.I heard that cry in the house again, Martha.
It wasn't the wind this time.
I've heard it three times now.Who is it?
Martha looked uncomfortable.You mustn't go wandering around the house,you know.
Mr Craven wouldn't like it.Now I must go and help the others downstairs.
I'll see you at teatime.
As the door closed behind Martha,Mary thought to herself,
This really is the strangest house that anyone ever lived in.