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"Billy!" exclaimed his mother, "_did_ you do that? Bridget, Master
William is to take supper by himself in the schoolroom--and _no_
marmalade!--No, Billy, not one drop!"
"We all saw him lock the door," said Drina honestly.
"And you let him? Oh, Drina!--And Ellen! Katie! No marmalade for Miss
Drina--none for any of the children. Josie, mother feels dreadfully
because you all have been so naughty. Winthrop!--your finger! Instantly!
Clemence, baby, where on earth did you acquire all that grime on your
face and fists?" And to her brother: "Such a household, Phil! Everybody
incompetent--including me; everything topsy-turvy; and all five dogs
perfectly possessed to lie on that pink rug in the music room.--_Have_
they been there to-day, Drina?--while you were practising?"
"Yes, and there are some new spots, mother. I'm _very_ sorry."
"Take the children away!" said Mrs. Gerard. But she bent over, kissing
each culprit as the file passed out, convoyed by the amply revenged
nurses.


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