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Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays by Margaret Penrose
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"Norah's got a beau!" called back Nat as the Fire Bird rolled into The
Cedars and the carload of evergreens was stopped at the door. Dorothy,
Tavia and Mrs. White stood in rapt surprise and admiration over the
"greenstuff" that had been gathered, in spite of all the difficulties
which had been encountered in the attempt.




CHAPTER XIII

COLLEGE BOYS AND GLENWOOD GIRLS


"Isn't he stunning!" gasped Tavia.

"Do you think so? I never call a pretty boy 'stunning,'" replied Dorothy.
"I like Tom's looks best. He's so vigorous and athletic."

"But Roland's curly hair! And that complexion--so hyacinthy."

"Precisely my objection," argued Dorothy. "I always object to 'hyacinthy'
boys."

"Well, I'm just a little glad of it, Doro, for the fact is I think I might
inveigle him into taking care of me at the 'doings.' Now, I happen to know
he fancies you, and my only chance is that you may turn him down."

Dorothy laughed merrily. She was no prude, and made no pretense of being
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