You haven't said yet weather I may help you while I am here"

Elnora hesitated.

You better say 'yes,'" he persisted.

It would be a real kindness. It would keep me out doors all day and give an incentive to work. I'm good at it. I'll show you if I am not in a week or so. I can 'sugar' manipulate lights, and mirrors, and all the expert methods. I'll wager moths are think int the old swamp over there"

They are," said Elnora. "Most I have I took there. A few nights ago my mother caught a good many, but we don't dare go alone"

All the more reason why you need me. Where do you live? I can't get an answer from you, I'll just go tell your mother who I am and ask her if I may help you. I warn you young lady, I have a very effective way with mothers. They almost never turn me down."

Then it's probable you will have a new experience when you meet mine," said Elnora. "She never was known to do what anyone expected she surely would.

Author: Gene Stratton-Porter