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him; he was a dear, bright little fellow. IfI
can do anything for him in any way be sure
you let me know.”

“Yes, I will,” replied her brother, rising.
“ And now I must be off.”

“What! can’t you stay with us to-day ?”
said Aunt Mary. “I had quite counted on
your company.”

“T am sorry to disappoint you; and it would
be quite a treat to me to remain,” said Mr.
Summers; “but I have some business I must
attend to.”

“Tn that case,” answered his sister, “I know
it is useless to press you to remain. I will send
the children home this evening by eight o’clock.
Nichols shall drive them in the close carriage,
so there will be no fear of their taking cold if
they should fall asleep on the way.”

Mr. Summers then said good-bye to them all,
and bid Harry and Katie be good, and not give
any trouble to their aunt.