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 "Posy, run into the kitchen and see if Hannah has any more muffins," said Papa; for Katie, who had been both waitress and nurse to Posy, had been gone a few days, and her place had not been supplied.

"How long that child stays!" said Papa, when some minutes had elapsed and she did not return.

"Hannah is rather slow," answered Mamma, "and perhaps the muffins were not quite ready."

A few minutes more passed, but no Posy appeared.

"What can that thumping be?" said Mamma. "I can't imagine what Hannah can be doing. I have heard it for some time. Do run and see what it means, Tom."

"I shouldn't wonder if Posy were up to some mischief," said Tom, as he disappeared.

"What in the world can that boy be