CONCLUSION. 
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CHAPTER XI. 
CONCLUSION. 
. The next day after luncheon all the chil¬ 
dren went down to the village to see the 
bear. Matilda and Daisy rode in the 
wagon, with Richard to drive. Kate rode 
the little brown pony which daily brought 
her up to her lessons with Miss Taylor and 
carried her hack again when she did not 
stay all night, and Sidney his pet hay 
mare. Annie had intended to ride likewise, 
and had her habit actually on, when An¬ 
toinette came to her room, and, much to 
her cousin’s surprise, said, with some hesita¬ 
tion,— 
“ Annie, do you mind walking down to 
the village instead of riding? It is not very 
warm ; and I want a chance to talk to you.” 
Annie hesitated a moment. She did not 
like to give up her ride; but she reflected 
