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"Jus' say your meanin', my pretty queen," said Mrs. Tawsey, as she stood at the sitting-room door, and watched Sylvia reading an ill-written letter. "It's twelve now, and I kin be back by five, arter a long, and enjiable tork with Matilder."
"You certainly must go," replied Sylvia, handing back the letter. "I am sure your sister will be glad to see you, Debby."