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Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
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very red," began Rose, trying to explain her mistake.

"Come and see them all!" cried the Prince. And before she knew
what was happening, she was borne away to the barn and
tumultuously introduced to three shaggy ponies and the gay new
dog-cart.

She had never visited these regions before, and had her doubts as
to the propriety of her being there now, but when she suggested
that "Auntie might not like it," there was a general cry of

"She told us to amuse you, and we can do it ever so much better
out here than poking round in the house."

"I'm afraid I shall get cold without my sacque," began Rose, who
wanted to stay, but felt rather out of her element.

"No, you won't! We'll fix you," cried the lads, as one clapped his
cap on her head, another tied a rough jacket round her neck by the
sleeves, a third neatly smothered her in a carriage blanket, and a
fourth threw open the door of the old barouche that stood there,
saying with a flourish

"Step in, ma'am, and make yourself comfortable while we show
you some fun."

So Rose sat in state enjoying herself very much, for the lads
proceeded to dance a Highland Fling with a spirit and skill that
made her clap her hands and laugh as she had not done for weeks.

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