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"SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT".
Bertram did not ask Billy very soon again to go to the theater.

For some days, indeed, he did not ask her to do anything.

Then, one evening, he did beg for some music.
"Billy, you haven't played to me or sung to me since I could remember," he complained.

"I want some music." Billy gave a merry laugh and wriggled her fingers experimentally.
"Mercy, Bertram! I don't believe I could play a note.