So it all ended merrily , and when the guests departed the boys cleared the room like magic , and the promised supper to the actors was served in handsome style . Jack and Jill were at one end , Mrs. Goose and her bird at the other , and all between was a comical collection of military heroes , fairy characters , and nursery celebrities . All felt the need of refreshment after their labors , and swept over the table like a flight of locusts , leaving devastation behind . But they had earned their fun : and much innocent jollity prevailed , while a few lingering papas and mammas watched the revel from afar , and had not the heart to order these noble beings home till even the Father of his Country declared `` that he 'd had a perfectly splendid time , but could n't keep his eyes open another minute , '' and very wisely retired to replace the immortal cocked hat with a night-cap . Chapter XIII . Jack Has a Mystery `` What is the matter ? Does your head ache ? '' asked Jill , one evening in March , observing that Jack sat with his head in his hands , an attitude which , with him , meant either pain or perplexity . `` No ; but I 'm bothered . I want some money , and I do n't see how I can earn it , '' he answered , tumbling his hair about , and frowning darkly at the fire . `` How much ? '' and Jill 's ready hand went to the pocket where her little purse lay , for she felt rich with several presents lately made her . `` Two seventy-five . No , thank you , I wo n't borrow . '' `` What is it for ? '' `` Ca n't tell . '' `` Why , I thought you told me everything . '' `` Sorry , but I ca n't this time . Do n't you worry ; I shall think of something . '' `` Could n't your mother help ? ''
`` XXXXX n't wish to ask her . ''
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