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Max. "Never mind if the other Months are a little short."

"But that wouldn't be fair," replied June. "Every one has a right to his own. Good-by, Max. Good-by, Thekla darling. Next year, if all is well, I'll see you again."

So saying, she glided from the door.

"As there was nobody to see, he just sat down and cried as hard as Dotty herself."