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Meade, L. T., 1854-1914

"The Palace Beautiful A Story for Girls"

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Jasmine hesitated, but the sun was shining warmly, and Daisy's little
face was very pleading--Jasmine felt so happy at this moment that she
greatly longed to give happiness.
"Yes," she said, suddenly, "I don't suppose Primrose will really mind,
and you must wrap up well; only there's just one thing, Daisy, we'll
have to call for Poppy. I would not on any account go to the
publisher's without Poppy."
As Jasmine and Daisy were hurrying quickly down the street to catch
the first omnibus which went in the direction of the Edgware Road,
Daisy suddenly clutched her sister's hand, the color left her pretty
face, and she began to hurry forward at a very rapid pace.
"What is the matter, Daisy?" said Jasmine: "you have quite hurt my
hand; has anything frightened you? have you seen any one?"
"Oh, it's nothing--I mean I'm subject to starts," said poor little
Daisy, in a sad voice. "I'll be better when I get into the omnibus
with you, Jasmine; and please, Jasmine, may I sit very close to you?
and may I hold your hand?"
"You poor little darling!" said Jasmine, affectionately, "you are not
a bit strong yet--you must have some more chemical food; I am told
there is nothing so good for starts as chemical food.


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