That looks lovely. said Mary.Your mother is very kind.Do you think I could ever skip like that?
Just try. said Martha.Mother says it'll make you strong and healthy.
Skip outside in the fresh air.
Mary put her coat on and took the skipping-rope.As she was opening the door. she thought of something and turned round.
Martha, it was your money really.Thank you.
She never thanked people usually and she did not know how to do it.So she held out her hand, because she knew that adults did that.
Martha shook her hand and laughed.You're a strange child, she said.
Like an old woman!Now run away and play!