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 could have fallen upon the big necks of the horses and blubbered for joy. Just then night swooped down; and from that time until they reached home, one had to walk in advance with the lantern.

Thus endeth the story of the putting up of a kitchen range in the Ranch of the Pointed Firs.

P. S. Among the merchandise were found five kinds of bread.