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Jewel by Clara Louise Burnham
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They now sped through the gates of the park and by the porter's lodge,
and began the ascent of a winding road. Handsome residences were set
among the fine trees, and at sight of each one Jewel looked expectant
and eager.

"I expect mother'll be kind of looking out for us," continued Zeke.
"Poor kid!" he added mentally.

"Grandpa said something about your mother."

"His housekeeper, Mrs. Forbes."

"Oh yes, of course I know about Mrs. Forbes," returned Jewel hastily and
politely. "He told me your name too," she added suggestively.

"Yes, I'm Zeke. And you just remember," emphatically, "that I come when
I'm called. Will you?"

"Yes," replied the child, laughing a little. "Do you know my name?"

"It's Julia, isn't it?"

"Yes, but if you called me by it perhaps I shouldn't come, for I'm used
to the name of Jewel."

"Pretty name, all right," returned Zeke sententiously. "Now you can see
your grandpa's house. The one with the long porch."

Jewel jumped up and down a little in the seat and held Anna Belle to get
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