The next morning Martha was back at Misselthwaite Manor, and told Mary all about her day with her family.
'I really enjoyed myself. I helped Mother with the whole week's washing and baking. And I told the children about you. They wanted to know about your servants, and the ship that brought you to England, and everything!'
'I can tell you some more for next time,' offered Mary. 'They'd like to hear about riding on elephants and camels wouldn't they?' '
'Oh, that would be kind of you, miss! And look, Mother has sent you a present!'