The Quest of Happy Hearts by Kathleen Hay
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into her father's face as she spoke, softly--"Aunt Janice will be glad
for us to show you around." The old lady smiled her assent; but just then did not remind Janey of the years he had spent around the old place. "Even Aunt Janice hasn't met Jerry and Marty," Beth said--"but you will both love them." "I'm sure we shall." Then Nora, thoughtful as usual, motioned the others into the next room. "Let's leave them to talk together," she whispered--"they have been separated so long." "The mystery of the tower room is gone forever!" Harry exclaimed. "I _did_ see a handkerchief waving from the window, that day, Nora;" Janey's tone was triumphant. "Wasn't Aunt Janice good to tell us the story?" "Alice--" Harry paused; for just then, no one felt like reminding her of the broken promise. "All's well that ends well--" Don remarked, with a wise shake of his head. |
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