“Me, too! I wanna do something, too,” May Belle shrilled.
Jess looked at Leslie. No was in her eyes. “Not this time, May Belle.”
Leslie and I got something we gotta do just by ourselves today.
You can carry my books home and tell Momma I'm over at the Burkes'. OK?
You ain't got nothing to do. You ain't even planned nothing.
Leslie came and leaned over May Belle, putting her hand on the little girl's thin shoulder.
“May Belle, would you like some new paper dolls?” May Belle slid her eyes around suspiciously.
“What kind?” “Life in Colonial America.” May Belle shook her head.
“I want Bride or Miss America.” “You can pretend these are bride paper dolls.”
“They have lots of beautiful long dresses.” “Whatsa matter with 'um?”
“Nothing. They're brand-new.” “How come you don't want 'um if they're so great?”
“When you're my age”—Leslie gave a little sigh—“you just don't play with paper dolls anymore.”
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