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 "I see," said the Squire drily. "Well, Hitty, art ready?" His tone changed to impatience as Mehitable did not move.

The girl started. "Aye, Father," she answered then, with a catch in her breath. (Ah, Anthony!) "Aye," her glance flashed back at the young soldier, half daring, half desolate, "aye, ready for anything!"