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270 needn't waste breath on that. You had any supper, Reba?" she demanded.

"No." Reba shook her head.

"Set her place, Syringa," Aunt Augusta ordered.

"Oh, please. Don't bother. Just a glass of milk. I can get it myself."

"Set her place," cut in Aunt Augusta. "You better go upstairs, and wash up," she went on to Reba. "It must have been a pretty dirty trip from the looks. You'll find some of your old dresses hanging up fresh and clean in the upstairs hall-closet. You better put on one, and then come down and have a good hot cup of tea."