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"My bedroom! I shall love to have it there," said Mother Carey.

Tears of joy sprang to the eyes of emotional Nancy. She rose to her feet and paced the greensward excitedly.

"Oh, mother, I did n't think there could be another such man after knowing father and the Admiral. Is n't it all as wonderful as a fairy story?"