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Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most. It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
"It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it? " remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety. "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be. " In which sentiment Lill was quite ready to agree.