I never have any company , and I do so long for it . It 's very lonesome here at Golden Gate . Oh , if you would only stay to tea with me , it would make me so happy . I am all prepared . I prepare every Saturday morning , in particular , so that if Cousin Abner 's girls did come , I would be all ready . And when nobody comes , Juliana and I have to eat everything up ourselves . And that is bad for us -- it gives Juliana indigestion . If you would only stay ! '' `` We will , '' agreed Ida promptly . `` And we 're glad of the chance . We are both terribly hungry , and it is very good of you to ask us . '' `` Oh , indeed , it is n't ! It 's just selfishness in me , that 's what it is , pure selfishness ! I want company so much . Come in , my dears , and I suppose I must introduce myself because you do n't know me , do you now ? I 'm Miss Sally Temple , and this is Golden Gate Cottage . Dear me , this is something like living . You are special providences , that you are , indeed ! '' She whisked them through a quaint little parlour , where everything was as dainty and neat and old-fashioned as herself , and into a spare bedroom beyond it , to put off their hats . `` Now , just excuse me a minute while I run out and tell Juliana that we are going to have company to tea .
She will be so glad , XXXXX will .
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