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Kathleen was met at the schoolroom door by a little, pale-faced, fair-haired girl, who was just coming out.
'Oh, Kathie! ' she said anxiously, 'do be quick if you're not ready for dinner. The bell's just going to ring. Have you washed your hands? No? Then let's go at once.'