But, turn as fast as I can, I can only see out of one at one time.
And though I always see her she may be able to creep faster than I can
turn!
I have watched her sometimes away off in the open country, creeping as
fast as a cloud shadow in a high wind.
If only that top pattern could be gotten off from the under one! I mean
to try it, little by little.
I have found out another funny thing, but I shan t tell it this time!
It does not do to trust people too much.
There are only two more days to get this paper off, and I believe John
is beginning to notice. I don t like the look in his eyes.
And I heard him ask Jennie a lot of professional questions about me.
She had a very good report to give.
She said I slept a good deal in the daytime.
John knows I don t sleep very well at night, for all I m so quiet!
He asked me all sorts of questions, too, and pretended to be very
loving and kind.
As if I couldn t see through him!
Still, I don t wonder he acts so, sleeping under this paper for three
months.
It only interests me, but I feel sure John and Jennie are secretly
affected by it.
Hurrah! This is the last day, but it is enough. John is to stay in town
over night, and won t be out until this evening.
Jennie wanted to sleep with me the sly thing! but I told her I should
undoubtedly rest better for a night all alone.
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