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 he is furiously angry. I can tell you that the people on whom that falls don't forget it in a hurry."

Just then Thekla jumped, and slapped the back of her neck sharply.

"What's the matter?" asked September.

"It's those horrid bugs," explained Max. "August brought them, a whole bottle full, and emptied them all over the house. You can't think how they bite and keep us awake."

"Aha!" laughed September, "that was really too bad! But you shan't be vexed any longer with them, Max. I have something in my pocket which will soon put a stop to their biting."

So saying, she produced a small box, and held it out for the children to look at. It was marked on the lid,—