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under his arm, followed her into the
room, and recited in chorus, “ Mary had

a little lamb.” They looked so absurd,
that Peggy could not help laughing;

but Mr, Bo lander jumped up In a great
rage and burst out, in a tone that was

meant to be very dignified, Gentlemen,
this no longer ceases to be funny.”

A speech which was followed by such
shonts of laughter that it was some time

before he could add, pointing to dis­
tressed little Peggy, 11 If you must have

diversion, don’t let it be at the expense
of a friendless little thing like that.”
Perhaps the young men realized the

meanness of their fun, for one by one

they departed, leaving’ Peggy and Bo-
lander masters of the field-