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 the old oaks ring at the bend in the road and hide behind them when the girls come tearing down to meet us."

The two Watson boys stared as if frightened as Robert Pearson spoke in his cheery way, and the thought vaguely crossed their young minds, what good times the world's people have, and why is it so wicked?

"Father," said Ruth, as she was about to leave the house, "thee may write to Revell Stacy and say that I accept the conditions and will come as soon as I can." She did not look at her mother as she spoke; indeed, she dared not; but after pausing at the door a moment, she returned and kissed her, without speaking.