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           Hernimblefingersflewdownthedozensoftinybuttonsbetweenthehighcollarandthehipsofherdress,thenpeeleditawayfromherarms.Sheslippedthecamisoleoffherarmsalso,andholdingitverycarefullyagainstherchest,shewriggledintoalongflannelnightgown.Onlythen,decentlycovered,didshedivestherselfofcamisole,drawersandlooselylacedstays.Downcamethetightlyknottedgoldenhair,allitspinsputintoapauashellonthebureau.Buteventhis,beautifulasitwas,thickandshiningandverystraight,wasnotpermittedfreedom;Feegotherelbowsupoverherheadandherhandsbehindherneck,andbegantobraiditswiftly.Sheturnedthentowardthebed,herbreathingunconsciouslysuspended;butPaddywasasleep,sosheheavedagustysighofrelief.Notthatitwasn’tnicewhenPaddywasinthemood,forhewasashy,tender,consideratelover.ButuntilMeggiewastwoorthreeyearsolderitwouldbeveryhardtohavemorebabies.