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UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE.

'He didn't know that you would not be there till it was too late to decline the invitation,' said Susan.

'And what was she like? Tell me.'

'Well, she was rather pretty, I must own.'

'Tell straight on about her, can't you! Come, do, Susan. How many times did you say he danced with her?'

'Once.'

'Twice, I think you said?'

'Indeed, I'm sure I didn't.'

'Well, and he wanted to again, I expect.'

'No; I don't think he did. She wanted to dance with him again badly enough, I know. Everybody does with Dick, because he's so handsome and such a clever courter.'

'O, I wish!—How did you say she wore her hair?'

'In long curls,—and her hair is light, and it curls without being put in paper: that's how it is she's so attractive.'

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