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 such joyous times. What bliss to know that now I could have a part in the fun!

As I turned away, I noticed a vine-covered cottage next door that seemed to be vacant.

On the front was a sign:

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT KEY IS UNDER THE MAT

Must be honest people in this town!

In an instant I had the key in the lock, and was inside the house.

As I found it just suited to my needs, I decided at once to take it. What could I ask better than to live so near Janie, in the midst of all the jolly happenings?

I ate my breakfast from my lunch-box, then sat down to think.