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It was the next afternoon that Penny Wise came into my office. It was his first visit there, and I gave him a hearty welcome. Norah looked so eagerly expectant that I introduced him to her, for I couldn't bear to disappoint the girl by ignoring her.
Wise was delightfully cordial toward her, and indeed Norah's winsome personality always made people friendly.