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Supper was over, and Guy had returned to his library. He had not stopped, as he usually did, to romp with Jessie or talk to Maddy Clyde, but had come directly back, dropping the heavy curtains and piling fresh coal upon the fire. Mrs. Noah had lighted the lamps and then gone after Maddy, explaining to Jessie that she must stay with her while Maddy went to Mr. Guy, who wanted to talk with her.
"Is he angry with me, Mrs. Noah? " Maddy asked, and, remembering his moody looks when she went in quest of the book, she felt her heart misgive her as to what might be the result of an interview with Guy.