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"Good for you, Polly Peacemaker," cried Tom, quoting his father,
and giving them a grand push as the most appropriate way of
expressing his approbation of the sentiment.
Nothing more was said; but from that day there slowly crept into
the family more respect for grandma, more forbearance with her
infirmities, more interest in her little stories, and many a pleasant
gossip did the dear old lady enjoy with the children as they
gathered round her fire, solitary so long.
CHAPTER VII GOOD-BY
"OH, dear! Must you really go home Saturday?" said Fan, some
days after what Tom called the "grand scrimmage."
"I really must; for I only came to stay a month and here I 've been
nearly six weeks," answered Polly, feeling as if she had been
absent a year.
"Make it two months and stay over Christmas. Come, do, now,"
urged Tom, heartily.
"You are very kind; but I would n't miss Christmas at home for
anything. Besides, mother says they can't possibly do without me."
"Neither can we.


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