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 They were welcomed by Dinah's mistress and her family, but they all continued to be so sad that I became alarmed for fear something dreadful had happened.

Had I appeared on the scene just in time to witness some great sorrow instead of the jolly time I had hoped for?

These midgets seated themselves on the floor of the porch, and at once were in grave council.

Some tiny kerchiefs were wiping away tears, and I must confess that my own eyes filled in sympathy for them.

What could be the trouble? Was Janie very ill, or had the Queen met with some great misfortune?

Nothing was wrong with Janie, for now she ap