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The picnic up on the moor, regarded as an al fresco entertainment, was not a success.
Rosamund's brow grew dark from the instant when she demanded, rather than inquired, of her guardian: "Where is Francie? " and received the placid reply that Cousin Bertie had thought Frances would be more comfy tucked up on her bed.