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JOIINNY BLOSSOM
nearest. She had had a long illness and was
paler than usual today. Johnny Blossom put
his heels together and bowed.
"I want to know if you will come to a party
on Saturday at Kingthorpe, Madame Bakke,"
said Johnny.
"What do you say?" asked Madame Bakke.
"It’s my party," continued John, "and I
am to invite as many as I please."
"Well, well!" exclaimed Madame Bakke in
delight. "Am I to go to Kingthorpe?"
"Yes, and there is so much sunshine out
there," said Johnny. "You’ll see how hot the
sun is on the white marble steps."
" But I haven’t any fine clothes," said Madame
Bakke.
"Well, of course you must look nice," said
Johnny seriously, " but you don’t need anything
fine. Good-by, and welcome to the party."
Johnny Blossom bowed himself out and
Madame Bakke watched him as long as he was
in sight.
Next he went to the little crippled boy who
had such big, mournful eyes.
"I’m going to have a party at Kingthorpe,"
said Johnny, "and I want you to come. There
will be lots and lots of yellow plums."
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