It was a happy night : and all their lives they remembered it as something too beautiful and bright to be quite true . Before they went home , the kind mamma told Tessa she should be her friend , and gave her a motherly kiss , which warmed the child 's heart and seemed to set a seal upon that promise . It was faithfully kept , for the rich lady had been touched by Tessa 's patient struggles and sacrifices ; and for many years , thanks to her benevolence , there was no end to Tessa 's Surprises . BUZZ . I live high up in a city house all alone . My room is a cosy little place , though there is nothing very splendid in it , -- only my pictures and books , my flowers and my little friend . When I began to live there , I was very busy and therefore very happy ; but by-and-by , when my hurry was over and I had more time to myself , I often felt lonely . When I ate my meals I used to wish for a pleasant companion to eat with me ; and when I sat by the fire of evenings , I thought how much more social it would be if some one sat opposite . I had many friends and callers through the day , but the evenings were often rather dull ; for I could n't read much , and did n't care to go out in the stormy weather . I was wishing for a cheerful friend one night , when all of a sudden I found one ; for , sitting on my hand , I saw a plump , jolly-looking fly . He sat quietly staring at me , with a mild little hum , as if to say , -- ` How are you ? You wanted a friend , and here I am . Will you have me ? ' Of course I would , for I liked him directly , he was so cheery and confiding , and seemed as glad to see me as I was to see him . All his mates were dead and gone , and he was alone , like myself . So I waggled one finger , by way of welcome , fearing to shake my hand , lest he should tumble off and feel hurt at my reception . He seemed to understand me , and buzzed again , evidently saying , -- ` Thank you , ma'am . I should like to stay in your warm room , and amuse you for my board . I wo n't disturb you , but do my best to be a good little friend . ' So the bargain was struck , and he stopped to tea .
I XXXXX that his manners had been neglected ; for he was inclined to walk over the butter , drink out of the cream-pot , and put his fingers in the jelly .
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