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80 THE GIRL’S STORY BOOK.

But Mary said, “No,” and

sat down in it herself.

 

Mary’s mother saw what was
going on, and she did not like
the way in which her child
acted.

“My dear,” said she, “give
Jesse the chair.”

The little girl obeyed, and
rose from the chair. Jesse sat
down in it. But Mary burst
out crying. Do you think