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 "She shall have proof of it," said the old rat maliciously, "and before long too."

"How so?" asked Mrs. Silverskin.

"It's easy enough to bring that about," replied Graywhisker. "Don't you see that if Hannah's thimble is hidden among Nancy's things it will be sufficient proof of her guilt?"

"But who will put it there?" asked Mrs. Silverskin, who had a secret misgiving that the task would fall upon her.

"You!" said Graywhisker; "haven't I done favors enough for you?"

"I came very near being caught by the house-cat when I stole Hannah's thimble," said poor Mrs. Silverskin, "and I am afraid to go there so often."

"Very well, Madam, then you can take the consequences," replied Graywhisker fiercely.

"I suppose I must," answered the little