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] . You conceit; of course I did nothing!

. You did a little.

(wounded). A little! If I am no use I can at least withdraw.

(With one haughty leap she is again in bed with the sheet over her face. Popping on to the end of the bed the artful one appeals.)

. Wendy, don’t withdraw. I can’t help crowing, Wendy, when I’m pleased with myself. Wendy, one girl is worth more than twenty boys.

(peeping over the sheet). You really think so, Peter?

. Yes, I do.

. I think it’s perfectly sweet of you, and I shall get up again. (They sit together on the side of the bed.) I shall give you a kiss if you like.

. Thank you. (He holds out his hand.)

(aghast). Don’t you know what a kiss is?

. I shall know when you give it me. (Not to hurt his feelings she gives him her thimble.) Now shall I give you a kiss?