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The Evil Genius

CHAPTER XIII
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Her head made a bow; her eyes went to sleep and woke again; she had a voice that said two words--more precious than two thousand in the mouth of a mere living creature.
Kitty's arms opened and embraced her gift with a scream of ecstasy.

That fervent pressure found its way to the right spring.

The doll squeaked: "Mamma!"-- and creaked--and cried again--and said: "Papa!" Kitty sat down on the floor; her legs would support her no longer.

"I think I shall faint," she said quite seriously.
In the midst of the general laughter, Sydney silently placed a new toy (a pretty little imitation of a jeweler's casket) at Kitty's side, and drew back before the child could look at her.

Mrs.Presty was the only person present who noticed her pale face and the trembling of her hands as she made the effort which preserved her composure.
The doll's necklace, bracelets, and watch and chain, riveted Kitty's attention on the casket.


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