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You see, Prince,
you've got grey eyes so brave an' true--an' you're big an' strong an'
could carry me an' Hermy over the thorny places when we get very, very
tired--couldn't you?"
"I could!" answered Ravenslee almost grimly, "and I--surely will!"
"When we get there, Prince, I want first--a doll-carriage an' a doll
with lovely blue eyes that wink at you, an' a big box of candy, an' a
new dress for my mumsey, an' no more work, an' I want lots an' lots of
flowers for my daddy 'cause he loves flowers--oh, an' I want my leg t'
be made well. What d' you want, Hermy?"
"Well, dear, I want to--say good-by to my sewing-machine for ever and
ever and ever!"
"Why, Hermy!" exclaimed the child, "last time you said you wanted some
one who could give you your heart's desire!"
"Perhaps that is my heart's desire, little Hazel," said Hermione, rising
and taking up the medicine bottle.
"An' what do you want, Prince?"
"I want a great deal," answered Ravenslee, smiling down into the big,
soft eyes. "I want some one who--is my heart's desire now and for ever
and ever.


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