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Since the Harvest ball at Brianag last fall the inter weather had hampered our travels; I had visited Cathy only twice at Grant's Hill, and our visits to Brianag had been nearly as rare; though much closer to Gillean, the roads had been nearly impassable at tiust O'Reilly lived, was ood; o visited at least once a week

But now that spring was here and everyone was busy planting, no one was visiting

Robbie had not co I had not seen hied into my habit; iddy with anticipation My father liftedwas pleasant We all exclai flohich had appeared recently; the sky was clear and the sun war ca They saw us co up the drive; Mr and Mrs Randall were on the porch to htful surprise!"

We all diss I tried not to look around for Robbie; and my heart stopped when I heard his voice froood it is to see you, upon my word!"

He came down the steps and swept me into his arms "Jessie! How lovely you look this fine day! I declare you are prettier every tihed up into his face,with joy "Robbie, put me down, do!

I'm not a child anymore, you know!"

He set rown into quite a lady, have you not? The long winter has changed you! And still, no one has asked for your hand?

What is wrong with theyou a secret?"

"We have all been hidden these past , like bears!"

Robbie turned and took Kevin's hand "Indeed! It's been too long since we have had a contest What shall it be today? Fencing? Racing?"

"I think fencing!" said Kevin

"I have been practicing!" Robbie said "My uncle insists upon it Coet the swords I shall best you today, Kevin Maclaine!"