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Rh he spoke, waving his hand in a curving gesture which brought it into the light of a window faintly illumined from the interior of the house. Then he passed those graceful fingers over his hair, and turned toward Penrod, who was perched upon the railing in a dark corner.

"The evening is touched with a slight coolness," said Mr. Kinosling. "Perhaps I may request the little gentleman"

"B'gr-r-ruff!" coughed Mr. Schofield. "You'd better change your mind about a cigar."

"No, I thank you. I was about to request the lit"

"Do try one," Margaret urged. "I'm sure papa's are nice ones. Do try"

"No, I thank you. I remarked a slight coolness in the air, and my hat is in the hallway. I was about to request"

"I'll get it for you," said Penrod suddenly.

"If you will be so good," said Mr. Kinosling. "It is a black bowler hat, little gentleman, and placed upon a table in the hall." "I know where it is." Penrod entered the door, and a feeling of relief, mutually experienced, carried from one to another of his three relatives their