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too difficult, I will find a way to help you," said Helene

Vauquier, and as she spoke she handed Celia a long pair of white

gloves

"I shall not want theive them to you," replied Helene

Celia took them hurriedly, picked up a white scarf of tulle, and

ran down the stairs Helene Vauquier listened at the door and

heardfor you, Celie You have been an age"

Helene Vauquier laughed softly to herself, took out Celia's white

frock frohts, and followed her

down to the hall She placed the cloak just outside the door of

the salon Then she carefully turned out all the lights in the

hall and in the kitchen and went into the salon The rest of the

house was in darkness This roohtly lit; and it had been

made ready