She smiled politely at the woman, but the woman did not smile. She looked at Henry as he put his hand in his pocket for the money. She looked cross, but she sold him the bread. Jessie was looking around, too, and she saw a long red bench under each window of the bakery. The benches had flat red pillows on them. Will you let us stay here for the night? Jessie asked. We could sleep on those benches, and tomorrow we would help you wash the dishes and do things for you. Now the woman liked this. She did not like to wash dishes very well. She would like to have a big boy to help her with her
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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In this scene, Jessie and Henry encounter a woman at a bakery who is initially displeased with them but ultimately warms up to their proposal. While Henry pays for the bread, the woman appears cross but completes the sale. Jessie notices the inviting red benches with cushions, suggesting they could stay there for the night. She proposes they help the woman with chores the following day, especially with washing dishes, which she dislikes.

This interaction highlights Jessie’s resourcefulness and the dynamics between the characters. The woman's change in attitude shows that she appreciates the help and companionship that Jessie and Henry offer. Their desire to assist provides a sense of community and support, and it hints at the larger themes of cooperation and kindness that run throughout their adventures.

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