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Nancy gave a shamefaced smile and rubbed her own eyes vigorously. There, there, child, I didnt mean it, of course, she cried briskly. Come, lets have your key and well get inside this trunk and take our your dresses in no time, no time. Somewhat tearfully Pollyanna produced the key. There arent very many there, anyway, she faltered. Then theyre all the sooner unpacked, declared Nancy. Pollyanna gave a sudden radiant smile. Thats so! I can be glad of that, cant I? she cried. Nancy stared. Why, ofcourse, she answered a little uncertainly. Nancys capable hands made short work of unpacking the books, the patched undergarments, and the few pitifully unattractive dresses. Pollyanna, smiling bravely now, flew about, hanging the dresses in the closet, stacking the books on the table, and putting away the undergarments in the bureau drawers. Im sure itits going to be a very nice room. Dont you think so? she stammered, after a while. There was no answer. Nancy was very busy, apparently, with her head in the trunk. Pollyanna, standing at the bureau, gazed a little wistfully at the bare wall above. And I can be glad there isnt any looking-glass here, too, cause where there isnt any glass I cant see my freckles. Nancy made a sudden queer little sound with her mouthbut when Pollyanna turned, her head was in the trunk again. At one of the windows, a few minutes later, Pollyanna gave a glad cry and clapped her hands joyously. Oh, Nancy, I hadnt seen this before, she breathed. Lookway off there, with those trees and the houses and that lovely church spire, and the river shining just like silver. Why, Nancy, there doesnt anybody need any pictures with that to look at. Oh, Im so glad now she let me have this room! To Pollyannas surprise and dismay, Nancy burst into tears. Pollyanna hurriedly crossed to her side. Why, Nancy, Nancywhat is it? she cried; then, fearfully: This wasntyour room, was it? My room! stormed Nancy, hotly, choking back the tears. If you aint a little angel straight from Heaven, and if some folks dont eat dirt beforeOh, land! theres her bell! After which amazing speech, Nancy sprang to her feet, dashed out of the room, and went clattering down the stairs. Left alone, Pollyanna went back to her picture, as she mentally designated the beautiful view from the window. After a time she touched the sash tentatively. It seemed as if no longer could she endure the stifling heat. To her joy the sash moved under her fingers. The next moment the window was wide open, and Pollyanna was leaning far out, drinking in the fresh, sweet air. She ran then to the other window. That, too, soon flew up under her eager hands. A big fly swept past her nose, and buzzed noisily about the room. Then another came, and another; but Pollyanna paid no heed. Pollyanna had made a wonderful discoveryagainst this window a huge tree flung great branches. To Pollyanna they looked like arms outstretched, inviting her. Suddenly she laughed aloud. |
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