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I have arranged with Hiram to blow his bugle when everything
is ready, and when you hear it you just rush down hill laughing and
screaming and yelling like wild Injuns. Come in the back door, right
into the big kitchen, and when Miss Huldy comes into the room you just
wait till I deliver my speech."
[Illustration: "SAMANTHY GREEN," AS SHE APPEARS IN THE PLAY.]
Strout started off, and the party followed Abner to the appointed
waiting place.
Strout knocked lightly at the kitchen door, and it was opened by Mrs.
Mason.
"Is the Deacon at home?" inquired he, endeavoring to disguise his voice.
"No," said Mrs. Mason, "he has gone to Eastborough Centre on some
business, but told me he would be back about half past nine."
"Is Hiram here?" asked Strout.
"He's out in the kitchen polishing up his bugle," said Mrs. Mason. "But
come in a minute, Mr. Strout, I have got something to fell you."
Strout stepped in and quietly closed the door.
"What's the matter, Mrs. Mason? I hope Huldy isn't sick."
"No," said she, "it's unfortunate it has happened as it has, but it
couldn't be avoided.


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