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"I don't think you look well enough to stay out the afternoon, Sir

Nicholas"--he said--"Better go straight back to the hotel and rest--"

Miss Sharp joined in

"I was going to say that"--she said

I felt like a cross, disappointed child--I knew they were both right

though; I was feeling pretty tired and had not an idea in my head But

if I did that, there would be a chance to see her lost--and all the long

hours to face alone--

"I aht and I want to work," I said fretfully--and we

started off

We went up through the lovely allées past Enceledus--and on to the

Quinconce du Nord, Miss Sharp walking a little behind ood for you to be taking a nap, Sir Nicholas--Indeed it

would"

It see hiet quite coht

sleep," she said--

"We've no book"--I retorted--peeved, and yet pleased at the idea

"I have one here which, will do"--and she took a little volu tiht it at the Foire