They were left there in the gardenI

They were left there in the garden
If rose branches look dry and grey are they still alive. Ask Mary it was so important to know
In the spring they'll show green shoots and then-but why are you so interested in roses?
Mary is face went red. I just ...wanted to pretend I've got a garden I haven't got anyone to play with
We'll that is true, said Ben he seemed to feel sorry for her Mary decided she like old Ben, although he was sometime bad-tempered
She skipped along and into the wood at the end of the gardens