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Rh And without a word they got out of her way as quickly as possible, for they saw at a glance she was not in the best of humours. They were pleased to see, However, that she had brought with her a loaf of bread, some butter, and several herrings, and so they were hopeful that for once they would get a good supper.



The supper was not quite ready when their father came in, flushed and excited.

"Where's the brats?" was his first angry exclamation, glancing round the room.