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hank-ing him with a delighted look, Diffidence flewhome to tell the news. Her mother demurred, asshe had expected, but finally gave her consent.Then what a flurry of preparation ensued! Diffi-dence must have an appropriate gown, and busyfingers were for days employed in cutting overand… … DIFFIDENCE UNCLASPED THE LOCKET AND LAID IT ON THE EVER-INCREASING PILE. 387 388 WHAT DIFFIDENCE DID I shall without fail wear the seed-pearl locketthat night, Diffidence promised herself. I shallindeed be very grand! It was Sunday morning, and Diffidence wasquietly and thoughtfully preparing for…
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