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"You shall have it, Van," smiled Mrs. Fairbanks, trying to momentarily put aside her troubles, "and half a mince pie, as well."
"Home-made, too?" interrogated Van, in a famished way.
"Only to-day."
"M-m-m!" mumbled Van ravenously. "I'm homesick for one of your rare, square meals. Hustle, Ralph—lead the way to the royal banquet!"