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The hack the mail and some

parcels, he took Kate to her home While she waited for hi about the in work Surely she , for she had visited the Court House in

Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper

shape Her mind was filled with plans which this time must

succeed

As she approached the house she could see the children playing in

the yard It was the first time she ever had been away from them;

she wondered if they had missed her She was amazed to find that

they were very decidedly disappointed to see her; but a few

pertinent questions developed the reason Their grandmother had

co them that

their

them as other children were treated So far as Kate could see

they had broken every rule she had ever laid down for them: eaten

until their sto, until it never would be nice again, while Polly shouted

at her approach: "Give ME the oranges and candy I want to

divide them"

"Silly," said Kate "This is too soon I've no et any; but you shall each have an