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closely the effect upon Little Wolf, while she purused the letter, and as he discovered no symptoms of ridicule, he fairly worshipped her for her forbearance. "Honey," said he, "what du you think on it?" "I don't know," replied Little Wolf absently, "I think on the whole it will do very well." Daddy's face fairly shone. "I know'd you would agree tu it," said he, "you allers had uncommon penetration." Little Wolf sat shivering and silent, while Daddy pronounced his eulogy, and the old man began again to be alarmed. "O Honey," he broke forth, "what makes you so sick? the doctor said you was doin fust rate this afternoon. I guess I'd better go fur to fetch him right off." "O no, Daddy, I'm only chilled; you may light me to my room." "Sartin I will, Honey, and I'll keep a fire fur you all night, fur I shouldn't sleep a wink nohow." True to his word, Daddy diligently tended the fire, creating in Little Wolf's apartment a general disturbance by his nocturnal labors. Had she been so inclined, sleep would have been impossible, while Daddy's enthusiasm raged, for a series of disasters attended his most careful efforts. The bedroom door creaked, the stove door grated on its hinges, the shovel and tongs would rattle, and there was sure to be an occasional downfall of wood, which echoed through the lonely house like the voice of seven thunders. It was therefore quite a relief to Little Wolf when the grey morning hours began to dawn and Daddy consented to seek a little repose, with the promise that he should not be allowed to over-sleep, "fur," said he, "I must start airly fur to post them are letters, and you won't mind a calling of me, Honey, bein you had such a oncommon night's rest, fur I took particular pains not to disturb you." Little Wolf did not think it worth while to mention that she had lain awake the entire night, for there was then no counting upon the effect such a communication might have upon Daddy's already over-wrought sensibilities. As it was, he left her, flattering himself that he had greatly contributed to her health and comfort, and, with an approving conscience, laid him down and slept. At the appointed time he was awakened by Fanny, and rubbing open his eyes, he asked, "Is the Honey up yet?" "O yes, Daddy and we've all had breakfast, and I've got my sled all ready for you to mend," said Fanny cheerfully. "Why yes, Fanny, I know I promised fur tu mend it; but, 'tween you and me, I've
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