`` Poor thing , it ca n't help that : it has to do just what you do , and be your slave all day . I 'm glad I ai n't a shadow , '' said Polly . `` I try to run away from mine sometimes , but I ca n't ever . It will come after me ; and in the night it scares me , if it gets big and black , '' said Will , looking behind him . `` Would n't it be fun to see shadows going about alone , and doing things like people ? '' asked Polly . `` I just wish they would . I 'd like to see ours cut capers ; that would be a jolly new game , would n't it ? '' said Ned . No one had time to speak ; for suddenly the three little shadows on the sunny wall behind them stood up straight , and began to bow . `` Mercy , me ! '' cried Polly , staring at them . `` By Jove , that 's odd ! '' said Ned , looking queer . `` Are they alive ? '' asked Will , a little frightened . `` Do n't be alarmed : they wo n't hurt you , '' said a soft voice . `` To-day is midsummer-day , and whoever wishes a wish can have it till midnight . You want to see your shadows by themselves ; and you can , if you promise to follow them as they have followed you so long . They will not get you into harm ; so you may safely try it , if you like .
XXXXX you agree for the day to do as they do , and so have your wish ? ''
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