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sciences, too, in the formation of counterfeit Patagonias, and
other rarities. Lill played jack-straws with him. She played
checkers. She played “everlasting.” She let him beat at
*“¢ Busby ”’ all the time. When he was able to be dressed and,

   
  

    
   
 

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to sit in an easy-chair with his foot on an ottoman, she
brought in somebody to help her once a day. Nate came
pretty often, — he was n’t so still as a girl. Forgiving little
Nita came a great deal and softly played about and pleased
him.