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The Little Blue Devil

would probably fly off with his head in the air. He’s a darling boy, but the most obstinate! And she would very likely think he was only trying to give her back her position and property in that way, since he couldn’t the otherand altogether they’ll be simply determined not to fall in love with each other-and what am I to do?”

“Go to sleep now, I should suggest,” murmured her husband.

“You’re very unsympathetic, Winthrop,” Alison grumbled, and lay awake plotting and planning far into the night.

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