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208 on the rolls and some tempting little cakes of chocolate left from our lunch the day before.

'My good bread, as usual, mademoiselle, also sorrel salad and—and water,' answered Marie, as if trying to make the most of her scanty meal.

'Will you eat the rolls and put the chocolate in your pocket to nibble at school? You must be tired with this long walk so early.'

She hesitated, but could not resist; and said in a low tone, as she held the bread in her hand! without eating it,—

'Would mademoiselle be angry if I took it to Bebe? She has never tasted the beautiful white bread, and it would please her much.'

I emptied the plate into her basket, tucked in the chocolate, and added a gay picture for baby, which unexpected treasures caused Marie to clasp her hands and turn quite red with delight.