"But why not come now?
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"Just do as I tell you, little boy; uncle will understand and explain.
Obey, as Phebe does, and ask no questions. I can have secrets aswell as other people"; and Rose walked off with an air of loftyindependence that impressed her friends immensely.
"It's some plot between uncle and herself, so we won't meddle. Allright, Phebe? Pull away, Prince"; and off they went to be receivedwith much surprise by the islanders.
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"Dear Uncle, I am going to take Phebe's place to-day, and let herhave all the fun she can. Please don't mind what she says, but keepher, and tell the boys to be very good to her for my sake. Don'tthink it is easy to do this; it is very hard to give up the best day ofall, but I feel so selfish to have all the pleasure and Phebe none,that I wish to make this sacrifice. Do let
ugg boots discount outlet me, and don't laugh at it; Itruly do not wish to be praised, and I truly want to do it. Love to allfrom"Rose.""Bless the little dear, what a generous heart she has! Shall we goafter her, Jessie, or let her have her way?" said Dr. Alec, after thefirst mingled amusement and astonishment had subsided.
"Let her alone, and don't spoil her little sacrifice. She means it, Iknow, and the best way in which we can show our respect for hereffort
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Phebe was with difficulty kept from going straight home, anddeclared that she should not enjoy herself one bit without MissRose.
"She won't hold out all day, and we shall see her paddling backbefore noon, I'll wager anything," said Charlie; and the rest sostrongly inclined to his opinion that they resigned
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But hour after hour passed, and no signal appeared on the balcony,though Phebe watched it hopefully. No passing boat brought thetruant back, though more than one pair of eyes looked out for thebright hair under the round hat; and sunset came, bringing no Rosebut the lovely colour in the western sky.