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Aunt Jane’s Nieces at Work

CHAPTER XXII
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"I never drink lemonade." "Then have one of these sandwiches ?" "I'm not hungry, Miss Louise." Louise sighed.

Both the lemonade and the sandwiches had been "dosed" by Dr.Hoyt.Then she picked up the box of bon-bons that was beside her.
"But you will eat some candy, dear.

Every girl likes candy." "I don't seem to care for it," said Eliza carelessly.
"Just one piece, to please me," coaxed Louise, and selected a piece from the box with dainty care.

"Here, my dear; you'll find this sort very nice." Eliza hesitated, but finally reached out her hand and took the bon-bon.
Louise lay back in her chair and closed her eyes, fearing their eagerness might betray her.

When after a time she opened them again Eliza was slowly rocking back and forth and chewing the confection.
Dr.Hoyt's first suggestion had been best.


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