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Chapter XXXIII. The Hotel Concert

           Justletthemtellhimathingisprettyandfashionable,andMatthewplunkshismoneydownforit.Mindyoukeepyourskirtclearofthewheel,Anne,andputyourwarmjacketon.”

           ThenMarillastalkeddownstairs,thinkingproudlyhowsweetAnnelooked,withthat

           “Onemoonbeamfromtheforeheadtothecrown”

           

           andregrettingthatshecouldnotgototheconcertherselftohearhergirlrecite.

           “Iwonderifitistoodampformydress,”saidAnneanxiously.

           “Notabitofit,”saidDiana,pullingupthewindowblind.“It’saperfectnight,andtherewon’tbeanydew.Lookatthemoonlight.”

           “I’msogladmywindowlookseastintothesunrising,”saidAnne,goingovertoDiana.“It’ssosplendidtoseethemorningcomingupoverthoselonghillsandglowingthroughthosesharpfirtops.It’sneweverymorning,andIfeelasifIwashedmyverysoulinthatbathofearliestsunshine.Oh,Diana,Ilovethislittleroomsodearly.Idon’tknowhowI’llgetalongwithoutitwhenIgototownnextmonth.”

           “Don’tspeakofyourgoingawaytonight,”beggedDiana.“Idon’twanttothinkofit,itmakesmesomiserable,andIdowanttohaveagoodtimethisevening.Whatareyougoingtorecite,Anne?Andareyounervous?”

           “Notabit.I’verecitedsoofteninpublicIdon’tmindatallnow.I’vedecidedtogive‘TheMaiden’sVow.’It’ssopathetic.LauraSpencerisgoingtogiveacomicrecitation,butI’drathermakepeoplecrythanlaugh.

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