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 And they both laughed then out loud, together.

'Well, then,' Nevin exclaimed, resuming his old manner,'that's all I've got to say to you. Now trot along to school, little girl.'

'Nevin, I think it's awfully nice of you. I'

'Cut it. Toddle along, or you'll get a tardy mark, dearie.'

'But, Nevin'

'Say, do you want me to freeze to death?'

He was running back to his house now. Sheilah turned. Her whole world, inside and out, was shining white.