The Pool in the Desert Author:Sara Jeannette Duncan There were times when we had to go without puddings to pay John¿s uniform bills and always I did the facings myself with a cloth-ball to save getting new ones. I would have polished his sword too if I had been allowed; I adored his sword. And once I remember we painted and varnished our own dog-cart and very smart it looked to save fifty ... more »rupees. (Excerpt)« less