III.

Sometimes I wonder what Mr. Perkins would say if I suggested paying

half-rent during the winter.

Sometimes Celia wonders what she will say if she finds that Mrs.

Winkle has re-arranged all her furniture for her.

"We might," said Celia, looking at the two letters, "send the Perkins

one to Mrs. Winkle and the Winkle one to Mr. Perkins."

"Why?" I asked.

"Just to show how broad-minded we are," said Celia.

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