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A Girl Of The Limberlost

CHAPTER VI
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"Who's got the butter ?" A girl advanced with a wooden tray.
"Put it in the preserve cup, a little strawberry flavour won't hurt it.
Next!" called Ellen.
A loaf of bread was produced and Ellen cut off a piece which filled the sandwich box.
"Next!" A bottle of olives was unwrapped.

The grocer's boy who was waiting opened that, and Ellen filled the salad dish.
"Next!" A bag of macaroons was produced and the cake compartment filled.
"Next!" "I don't suppose this will make quite as good dog feed as a bird," laughed a girl holding open a bag of sliced ham while Ellen filled the meat dish.
"Next!" A box of candy was handed her and she stuffed every corner of the lunch box with chocolates and nougat.

Then it was closed and formally presented to Elnora.

The girls each helped themselves to candy and olives, and gave Billy the remainder of the food.

Billy took one bite of ham, and approved.


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