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Tonight, I will be continuing the story

of the Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

So lie down, close your eyes,

and let me read you a story.

Chapter 4

Got your rubbers on, called Cousin Stickels, as Valency left the house.

Christine Stickles had never once forgotten to ask that question when Valency went out on a damp day.

Yes.

Have you got your flannel petticoat on? asked Mrs. Frederick. No.

Doss, I really do not understand you. Do you want to catch your death of cold again?

Her voice implied that Valancy had died of a cold several times already. Go upstairs this minute

and put it on. Mother, I do not need a flannel petticoat. My satine one is warm enough.

Doss, remember you had bronchitis two years ago. Go and do, as you're told.

Valancy went, though nobody will ever know just how near as she came to hurling the rubber plant

into the street before she went.

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