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The words came in feeble entreaty, between weak sobs. "Be kind to me my husband not only now but always." She sobbed and shivered; and he, holding her in his arms, soothed her with gentle murmurs. "My pretty Mav! My poor little bird. Go to sleepy-by, then. Tuck her up, and send her to sleep, a dear little Mav."
"What ARE you doing, child? Don't lean out so far; you'll fall!" Patty proceeded to draw herself back into the room. "Of course I won't fall, Adele! I was only trying to breathe all this whole May- day into my lungs at once. It's so beautiful." "It is, I know; but, Patty, darling, you MUST behave yourself. Lie down and take a little sleepy-by till three o'clock.
"Yes," said Patty, "and now, my fellow lovers and loveresses, I must take my small daughter in and send her to sleepy-by, and the rest of you have just about half an hour before it's time to dress for dinner. The two Gales may consider themselves invited, if they will honour us." "Delighted," replied Betty, "though not overwhelmingly surprised at the invitation.
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