10 MARY'S GARDEN AND HOW IT GREW 



"but not to-day ; it is now time to go back, or you 

 will be late for dinner. Wash your hands well in the 

 tub of water, Liebchen, or the lady mother will think 

 that gardeners are not nice." 



"May I hang my apron on the nail here," asked 

 Mary, "next to where you hang yours? " 



"Yes, yes ; I have a nail put lower down that is 

 easier to reach. Have you found it? " 



"I had a very nice time, Mr. Trommel," said the 

 under-gardener, as she rose, rather breathless from 

 the exertion of putting on her rubbers. 



"It is good to have help," responded the old man. 

 "Wait a minute," and he went to another bench and 

 picked a small, pale-pink oxalis blossom ; "that is 

 for the lady doll." 



