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hand like that before, but he cleared his 

 throat and answered with his usual cheer- 

 fulness : 



" Much better, ma'am. I think I will 

 be well to-morrow/' 



The lady laughed and told Peter that 

 she thought he would, either to-morrow 

 or the next day, and they were the best 

 of friends from that hour. 



" Did you make them beautiful red 

 things along the edge of the window?'' 

 asked Peter, pointing to the open win- 

 dow through which the morning sun was 

 streaming. 



** I don't see any red things," replied 

 the lady. " Where, child ? " 



" Why, all along the edge of the 

 window. Don't you see them flop- 

 ping around when the breeze hits 

 them?" 



" Why, child, those are roses. Don't 



