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"Miss Julia, she done send some message 'bout this 'ere cake, Miss P'tricia; but, law o' mercy, I'se clean forgot the most 'portant word. Hit were something 'bout you-uns having had a fat-fat-" "Fatiguing day?" Patricia suggested, taking little anticipatory pickings at the corners of the shortcake. Sarah nodded her turbaned head.
The girls naturally asked why they were to do it, and she replied: "'Cos I'm going on a journey, and it's most 'portant. None of you are going, but I am." "You're not going on any journey," said Lucy. "You do talk rubbish." "What you bet?" asked Penelope, who saw an instant opportunity of making a little money. "Nothing," replied Lucy. "You are talking rubbish. Get out of my way. I'm very busy."
"I is berry busy dis marning," cried Primus, struggling to get free; "Missa Pownal want my sarvices; de doctor is anxious to insult wid me; and de 'Piscopal minister hab someting 'portant to communicate." "I inspect he want you to write the Thanksgiving sermon," said Felix, grinning. "But, General, I have really an invite for you.
"What do you know of " Rachel started to say, but before she could finish the sentence Fortner resumed: "I'm now 'bout ter start on the most 'portant work I ever done fur the Gover'mint. Things ar' ripenin' fast fur the orfulest battle ever fit in this ere co'ntry.
Barton had drawn up to the window so that he might enjoy the air, sipped his sherry, and Alice, as she entered the room, heard him say: 'Quand on aime on est toujours bien portant. She stopped abruptly, and Mrs. Barton, who already suspected her of secret criticism, whispered, as she glided across the room: 'Now, my dear girl, go and talk to Milord and make yourself agreeable.
"Wen de 'freshments parse 'roun', I'se 'steem it a oblergation ter me ef yer'll let me bring yer de cake an' cider. I'se sumpin fer yer. Gemmen an' ladies, took yer places," he added in a stentorian voice; "I ax yer' sideration fer bein' late, cose I had 'portant business; now, "Bow dar, scrape dar; Doan hang about de doah. Shine up ter de pretty gals, An' lead 'em on de floah"
"'Well, said the rose, 'you must tell her that once upon a time Jesus did smile, but they didn't put it in the Bible because it didn't seem 'portant to grown folks, and they didn't think that all the little children in the world would sometimes wish He had smiled. And then the rose went on to tell me the story of the dear smile." Maizie gazed wide-eyed at her sister.
If there is a big lot of news, it won't be a great deal of work; but if there ain't anything very 'portant, then you've got to holler."
The day on which they will be conferred will be on Tuesday, the 21st inst. Believe me, yours very truly, The Journal notes: June 3rd. Excursion to Malvern, Hereford, and Worcester. Cher Monsieur Reeve, Je lis ce matin en tete des colonnes du journal le 'Times, un charmant premier article sur mon fils aine, et portant meme son nom pour titre.
I am much the most 'portant person in the house, and I's won my bet. I like betting. A penny from you all if you please." The girls were excited and amazed at Pen's news. "You are clever," said Briar. "How in the world did you get her to do it?" "Tum-tum and sore froat," said Penelope bluntly. "Oh! and vinegar and paling down."
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