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THE garden which surrounded Coombe Villa was what is generally called a wilderness garden, because plants and flowers of all descriptions and colours grew together, and flourished unchecked. On the morning following that day when Una had been told the secret which had given her so much joy she arose early, and went into the garden to have a run before breakfast with Crack. The little girl and her dog raced round the garden paths together till both were tired, and presently Mr. Manners joined them.
"Come and look at the flowers, Una," he said, "and gather a bouquet for the breakfast table. We will have some of these pansies to begin with. I believe there are some lilies of the valley in that shady corner!"