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102 man she had called "our man" the night before when she spoke of him to Robin, and he gave them a sharp but friendly nod.

"Hello!" he exclaimed. "It's you two again! You are going to the Fair."

Robin looked up at his shrewd face with a civil little grin.

"Yes, sir; we are," he answered.

"Hope you'll enjoy it,' said the man. "Big thing!"

And he was pushed past them, and soon lost in the crowd