Polly marched straight after it , stooped down and peeped under the bookcase , saying , in his funny way , with a cock of his eye , ` Come out and take a walk , my dear . ' I could n't help laughing , which made Poll swear , and Aunt woke up and scolded us both . '' `` Did the spider accept the old fellow 's invitation ? '' asked Laurie , yawning . `` Yes , out it came , and away ran Polly , frightened to death , and scrambled up on Aunt 's chair , calling out , ` Catch her ! Catch her ! Catch her ! ' as I chased the spider . '' `` That 's a lie ! Oh , lor ! '' cried the parrot , pecking at Laurie 's toes . `` I 'd wring your neck if you were mine , you old torment , '' cried Laurie , shaking his fist at the bird , who put his head on one side and gravely croaked , `` Allyluyer ! bless your buttons , dear ! '' `` Now I 'm ready , '' said Amy , shutting the wardrobe and taking a piece of paper out of her pocket . `` I want you to read that , please , and tell me if it is legal and right . I felt I ought to do it , for life is uncertain and I do n't want any ill feeling over my tomb . '' Laurie bit his lips , and turning a little from the pensive speaker , read the following document , with praiseworthy gravity , considering the spelling : MY LAST WILL AND TESTIMENT I , Amy Curtis March , being in my sane mind , go give and bequeethe all my earthly property -- viz . to wit : -- namely To my father , my best pictures , sketches , maps , and works of art , including frames . Also my $ 100 , to do what he likes with . To my mother , all my clothes , except the blue apron with pockets -- also my likeness , and my medal , with much love .
To my dear sister Margaret , I give my turkquoise ring -LRB- if I get it -RRB- , also my green box with the doves on it , also my piece of real lace for her XXXXX , and my sketch of her as a memorial of her ` little girl ' .
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