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She stopped her work to look at uardian has sent for o; and I thought I would

like to knohat part of the city Christian is"

"Will you write to let him know? You will, of course Write

just as usual, child; the letter will reach hian? what use? He cannot come to see

me"

"Why not?"

"I would not dare My guardian watchesMr Thorold of all people"

"Why not? Ah, child! there is a rose leaf in each of your

cheeks this minute That tells the story Then, Daisy, you had

better not go to Washington Christian will not bear that very

well; and it will be hard for you too My dear, it will be

hard"

"Yes, an"

"And mayn't I tell him you are there?"

"No, ma'am If I can, I will let hiers, doubts and