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be let in on the secret. Perhaps she might solve the problem.
And indeed she did! Dickon’s wonderful mother came to their rescue.
Each morning, she sent Dickon off with a pail of creamy milk and a freshly baked loaf of bread. Colin and Mary enjoyed a delicious picnic. So, back at the house, they managed to peck at their meals like two finicky sparrows.
Another secret for the garden to keep.
Mary still thought of herself as a nasty, selfish girl. But, in fact, she was changing. Remembering how little money Mrs Sowerby had, she sent five shillings to pay for the daily picnics.