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" I'm with you, my boy." 



She was, evidently. With a jolly uproar the two dis- 

 appeared towards the kitchen. 



" What do you think of this, mother? " said Mr. Well- 

 son. "Will they not tire of the experiment in a few 

 days?" 



' { I think well of it. It will give them something to 

 think about, and a sense of independence and helpfulness, 

 I approve of the whole thing. As for becoming tired, I fear 

 you do not know Kate. If she makes up her mind to do 

 anything it will be done, if possible. As for Johnny, 

 wild boy that he appears, he is persistency itself." 



' ' I am sure I am very glad to hear it, and hope pride 

 will not lead them to hide their doings." 



To Mary this seemed a direct shot at he*wlf. but sba 

 wisely said nothing. 



