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THE great day drew near. The play was to be presented on Friday evening, and much was to be done by way of preparation.
Uncle Ned and two carpenters were building a stage in the parlor, which, though small, was a jolly little affair; and Aunt Molly, who was a bit of an artist, was painting some crude but effective scenery.