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"Yes, I hear; I will try not to complain. Walk fast and keep warm."

She pressed his hand affectionately, watched his receding form as

long as she could trace its outline, and then went slowly back to

the dormitory. Falling on her knees by the side of Lilly's empty

couch, she besought God, in trembling accents, to bless her "darling

little sister and Claudy," and to give her strength to perform all

her duties contentedly and cheerfully.