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They disposed themselves to eat.
"Do you know, Uncle Copas," she asked suddenly, "why I have dragged you out here to-day ?" "Did I show myself so reluctant ?" he protested; but she paid no heed to this.
"It is because I came home here to England, to St.Hospital, just a year ago this very afternoon.

This is my Thanksgiving Day," added Corona solemnly.
"I am afraid there is no turkey in the hamper," said Brother Copas, pretending to search.

"We must console ourselves by reflecting that the bird is out of season." "You didn't remember the date, Uncle Copas.

Did you, now ?" "I did, though." Brother Copas gazed at the running water for a space and then turned to her with a quick smile.