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BY PANSY Author of An Endless Chain, Mrs. Solomon Smith Looking On, Christie's Christmas, A Hedge Fence, Ester Ried Yet Speaking, The Hall in the Grove, Chautauqua Girls, Ruth Erskine's Crosses, The Man of the House, etc., etc.
BOSTON LOTHROP PUBLISHING COMPANY

Copyright, 1885, by D. Lothrop and Company. ———— All rights reserved. PANSY Trade-Mark Registered June 4, 1895.


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FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy. Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further. Occasionally there were bursts of laughter, indicating that freedom of speech and good fellowship reigned among the workers.
The committee, or the society, or the association, whatever it was, was breaking up, for the door was ajar, one young lady standing near it, her hand out as if to open it wider, preparatory to departure, while she waited to say another of the many last things. Others were drawing wraps about them, or donning furs and overshoes, and talking as they worked. Their voices, clear and brisk, sounded distinctly down the long hall.
And about the Committee on Award; you will attend to that, Claire, will you not?
Oh, and what are we to do about Mrs. Stuart?