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20 James was so ashamed that he could not say a word to his aunt, nor even lift up his face to look at her.

“James,” said she, “I am really sorry that you cannot look upon any thing which you think nice, without taking some of it away. I bought these waxen apples this very day, of the man who made them, because I supposed they would amuse you and Sarah. I did not think you would have touched them, or I would have put them out of your way.”