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"Mamma," said little Sidney Fletcher, taking his mother's hand and leading her to the window, "do look at that little boy who is carrying those water-buckets on his shoulders through the rain."
"Well, Sydney, I see him; but why did you wish me to leave my work? was it only to look at the little water-carrier? " inquired Mrs. Fletcher.