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200 walked away from the house, “I think your paragon is an uncommonly attractive girl, but if  this is a specimen of her wonderful influence over boys, I shudder to think what your discipline would be without her help.” Then, as he pulled up the lapel of his coat to sniff at the rose, he added, “That boy is a wonderfully lovable child. Some one is giving him splendid training, and, from what you tell of his parents, I dimly suspect that Miss Carter is the one. And, Washburn, that dog would be an invaluable addition to your choir.”