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Aunt Jane’s Nieces

CHAPTER XXIV
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Patsy gets our breakfast on the stove yonder, and we buy our lunches down town, where we work, and then dine at Danny Reeves's place.

A model home, sir, and a happy one, as I hope you'll find it." "I'm sure to be happy here," said Uncle John, taking out his pipe.
"May I smoke ?" "Of course; but don't spoil the lace curtains, dear," answered Patsy, mischievously.

And then, turning to her father, she exclaimed: "Oh, daddy! What will the Uncle do all the day while we're at work ?" "That's as he may choose," said the Major, courteously.
"Couldn't we get him a job ?" asked Patsy, wistfully.

"Not where there'll be much work, you know, for the Uncle is old.

But just to keep him out of mischief, and busy.


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