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"Why, it is a wise scheme indeed," he said gravely; "my little Danna is being too much favored at home, and to be with the minister and his wife will teach her as much as a term in school." "But I am not to stay long, Father. I am only to stay for two weeks," said Anna, "and you must not learn to think Melvina is your little girl." "Mr.
But, Danna, do you suppose anyone will dare touch the liberty pole?" For Rebby's thoughts could not long stray from Lucia Horton's prediction that it might be cut down. "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Weston from the doorway behind them. "Cut down the liberty pole? Why, there is not a man in Machias who would do such a traitorous deed."
Anna and Luretta sat down on the short grass, and for a few moments talked of the Polly, and looked in vain for the glimmer of a sail. "Look, Danna! Here comes Melvina now," whispered Luretta, whose quick ears had caught the sound of steps. Anna looked quickly around. "She's all dressed up," she responded. "See, her skirts set out all around her like a wheel."
Luretta listened eagerly. "I do wish I could have been with you, Danna," she said. But Anna shook her head. "The boat would have sunk," she responded soberly. Mrs. Foster thought the plan for a honey party an excellent idea, and promised to come in good season; and Luretta was greatly pleased to go with her friends to invite the neighbors.
"Yes," said Asako. "Do many Englishmen have Japanese wives?" "Yes, very many," was the unexpected answer. "O Fuji San," she continued, indicating one of the other maids, "have Ingiris' danna San very many years ago; very kind danna san; give O Fuji plenty nice kimono; he say, O Fuji very good girl, go to Ingiris' wit him; O Fuji say, No, cannot go, mother very sick; so danna san go away.
"Japanese geisha," said the tea-house girl, "if danna san wish to see geisha dance ?" "No thank you," said Geoffrey, hurriedly, "Asako darling, it is time we went home: we want our dinners." Modashi-ite Sakashira suru wa Sake nomite Yei-naki suru ni Nao shikazu keri. To sit silent And look wise Is not to be compared with Drinking saké And making a riotous shouting.
The sun was dropping behind the tall pines on the western side of the river, and they could see the Polly and Unity as they lay at anchor in the harbor. "We are safe now, Danna," said Rebby thankfully, and the sisters smiled at each other happily. "Can't we leave the powder and shot here?" pleaded Danna, twisting the uncomfortable strap into an easier position.
In a moment Anna had unfastened the doll's skirt, and Trit, or Trot, was once more clear of the detested garment. "Oh, Danna! Do you suppose we can take it safely home?" exclaimed the delighted Luretta. "Just see how frightened he is," Anna responded. Somehow she no longer wished to take the little creature back and shut it up.
If Trit went free it must be Luretta's gift. Anna felt that she had no right to decide. "Let him go, Danna," said Luretta softly; and very gently Anna released her clasp on the soft little rabbit. It looked quickly up, and with a bound it was across the trail and out of sight. Both the girls drew a long breath.
Then, noticing Anna's look of disappointment, she added: "I know what you may do, Danna. You and Melvina may go up and see the rabbits, and I will wait here for Parson Lyon and tell him where Melvina is, and that we will see her safely home; and then I will hurry after you." "Oh! Yes, indeed; that is a splendid plan," said Melvina eagerly, jumping up from the log. "Let us go now, Anna.
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