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] George, Nana is a treasure.

No doubt; but I have an uneasy feeling at times that she looks upon the children as puppies.

(rather faintly). Oh no, dear one, I am sure she knows they have souls.

(profoundly). I wonder, I wonder.

(The opportunity has come for her to tell him of something that is on her mind.)

George, we must keep Nana. I will tell you why. (Her seriousness impresses him.) My dear, when I came into this room to-night I saw a face at the window.

(incredulous). A face at the window, three floors up? Pooh!

It was the face of a little boy; he was trying to get in. George, this is not the first time I have seen that boy.

(beginning to think that this may be a man’s job). Oho!

(making sure that does not hear). The first time was a week ago. It was Nana’s night out, and I had been drowsing here by the fire when suddenly I felt a draught,