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 humorous wink. "The winter's comin' soon enough!" and he burst into a song:

His voice was a sweet, reedy tenor; the quaint old melody delighted Caroline.

She began to catch the air, and nodded to the time with her chin.

The boy lifted his polo-cap in a courtly manner, and began with grimaces and bows to act out the song. His audience swayed responsive to his every gesture, nodding and beaming.