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 Mamma, you took my pretty beads and threw them in the fire because you were jealous of them; and I didn't deserve to be treated that way, Mamma, and I want them back again.'

"Mamma looked at me so reproachfully: 'Does my little girl think that I burned her necklace?' she said.

Yes, you did, because you were jealous of it! Bridget said so! Oh, please give it back to me, Mamma, and I'll always love you!'

But, daughter, if I burned it, how can I give it back to you?'

Well, you can't, and I know you can't, Mamma, but it wasn't fair for you to burn it. Bridget says that it is gone forever, but I want it so much! Dear, dear Mamma, oh, please give it back!'

You are unreasonable, little daughter,' said Mamma gently.