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"Farmer Withely has no spare time at present to take thee; besides that, General Washington does not care for visitors." Ruth looked so disappointed that Aunt Deborah added: "And who knows what day Lafayette may ride this way again? It may even be this very morning! Take thy doll and walk to the church; from there thou canst see both ways.
Aunt Deborah's house was much larger than the little brick house which was Ruth's home in Philadelphia, and as Ruth came slowly down the wide stairs she thought what a fine house it would be for little girls to live in; there seemed so much room and so little furniture. Aunt Deborah lived alone, but the Withely farm adjoined hers, and Farmer Withely took care of her farm and stock.
"Why are you so anxious to go to-morrow?" "Oh, Mother! Never mind about my things. And I am sure Farmer Withely will take me," urged Ruth. "But do you think it will be quite fair to Aunt Clara?" said Mrs. Pennell gravely. "You know there are many things you can do to help her until I am on my feet again. Be patient, Ruthie. You shall go to Barren Hill as soon as it is possible."
So be on the outlook for Farmer Withely to-morrow morning, and ask him to call for you on Thursday, and to tell Aunt Deborah to expect you." Ruth's face had brightened as her mother began to speak, but as Mrs. Pennell finished she was again almost ready to cry. "'Thursday'!" she repeated. "That's two whole days to wait! Why can't I go to-morrow?" she said anxiously. Mrs.
"I shall come home soon," Ruth answered earnestly, and then Aunt Clara called that Farmer Withely was waiting, and with one more good-bye kiss Ruth ran down the steps, and in a few moments was seated beside the farmer, while the big horse trotted down the street. Aunt Clara had put a box on the wagon seat beside Ruth.
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