The secret garden — Chapter Nine Behind the garden walls

　　It was a long time before Martha came back, because she had duties to do for Mrs.Medlock. When she returned they sat down and worked on the letter. Martha told Mary what she wanted to say, and Mary wrote it. Here is the letter.

　　My dear Dickon,

　　I hope you are well, as I am. Will you take this money (it is Miss Mary"s) and go and buy her some seeds and garden tools? Pick the seeds that are the easiest to grow, but will make pretty flowers. Miss Mary has never gardened before because she has lived in India, which is different. Give Mother and the others my love. Miss Mary says she will tell me more stories of India, so that when I next return home you can hear about elephants, camels, and gentlemen hunting lions and tigers.

　　Your loving sister,

　　Martha Phoebe Sowerby

　　"Now, we"ll put the money in the envelope, and I"ll tell the farm boy to take it to Dickon. Dickon will bring the things to you himself," said Martha.

　　"Oh! I never thought I would meet Dickon," said Mary. "I never saw a boy who animals loved."