I'm right here,' Frances said gamely. 'So you are,' Annie replied. 'Gold star for you.' 'It's really too bad that you don't have *actual* gold stars. I shouldn't have to pinch up my pin money each week.' 'If I had actual gold stars,' Anne replied with a quirk of her brow, 'I shouldn't have to be your governess.' 'Touche,' Frances said admiringly. Anne gave her a wink. There was something rather satisfying about earning the regard of a ten-year-old.