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of the paper containing the notice of the change of date, and I think the

chance of his seeing it in any Rouen paper may be avoided That is all, I

think"

"Thank you," said Keating "That is certainly the course to follow" Every

one nodded, or acquiesced in words; and Keating and Bence caed her in conversation The others began to look about for

their hats, vaguely preparing to leave

"Wait a e "There's no train due just now" And

Minnie appeared in the doorith a big pitcher of crab-apple cider,

rich and a

orchard where it was born Behind Miss Briscoe ca, four-storied jelly-cake on a second tray The

judge passed his cigars around, and the gentlely held thelanced at the ladies,

uncertain of peret you some matches," Helen said, quickly, and found a box on the

table and handed it to Keating Every one sat bearant veils

of smoke soon draped the room

"Why do you call her 'Miss Sherwood'?" Boshispered in Keating's ear

"That's her name"