`` Do you really mean it ? But can I ? Is it fair ? How sweet of you ! Come here and let me hug you all ! '' cried Jill , in a rapture at the surprise , and the pretty way in which it was done . The grand scene on the Twenty-second was very fine , indeed ; but the little tableau of that minute was infinitely better , though no one saw it , as Jill tried to gather them all in her arms , for that nosegay of girlish faces was the sweeter , because each one had sacrificed her own little vanity to please a friend , and her joy was reflected in the eyes that sparkled round the happy Princess . `` Oh , you dear , kind things , to think of me and give me all your best clothes ! I never shall forget it , and I 'll do anything for you . Yes ! I 'll write and ask Mrs. Piper to lend us her ermine cloak for the king . See if I do n't ! '' Shrieks of delight hailed this noble offer , for no one had dared to borrow the much-coveted mantle , but all agreed that the old lady would not refuse Jill . It was astonishing how smoothly everything went after this , for each was eager to help , admire , and suggest , in the friendliest way ; and when all were dressed , the boys found a party of very gay ladies waiting for them round the couch , where lay the brightest little Princess ever seen . `` Oh , Jack , I 'm to act ! Was n't it dear of the girls to choose me ? Do n't they look lovely ? Are n't you glad ? '' cried Jill , as the lads stared and the lasses blushed and smiled , well pleased at the frank admiration the boyish faces showed . `` I guess I am !
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