Good-bye to Beecham. 145

 

say, “Go on talking; amuse the
little ones a bit longer, please, for
the bath isn’t ready and the water
isn't hot, and I can’t have them
yet.”

What shall I tell you about?
Oh, I know! that second visit of
mine to Beecham. It was only a
very short one, so five minutes’ talk
will tell you all about it.

I was a great tall girl then, and
I had just left school, when grand-
mamma's letter came, asking Bobby
and me to come and spend a few
days at the Park with Lottie, and
Harry, and Alick. I couldn't say,
“ No, thank you,” if I had wished

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