`` Eye of Dod , '' murmured conscience-stricken Pokey , spreading two chubby little hands before the round face , which they were not half big enough to hide . Rose was rather taken aback by this reply , but , feeling that she was producing a good effect , she added seriously , `` Yes , God saw her , and so did the young lady , but she did not say anything ; she waited to see what the little girl would do about it . She had been very happy before she took the bandage , but when it was in her pocket she seemed troubled , and pretty soon stopped playing , and sat down in a corner looking very sober . She thought a few minutes , and then went and put back the roll very softly , and her face cleared up , and she was a happy child again . The young lady was glad to see that , and wondered what made the little girl put it back . '' `` Tonscience p ` icked her , '' murmured a contrite voice from behind the small hands pressed tightly over Pokey 's red face . `` And why did she take it , do you suppose ? '' asked Rose , in a school-marmish tone , feeling that all the listeners were interested in her tale and its unexpected application . `` It was so nice and wound , and she wanted it deffly , '' answered the little voice . `` Well , I 'm glad she had such a good conscience . The moral is that people who steal do n't enjoy what they take , and are not happy till they put it back . What makes that little girl hide her face ? '' asked Rose , as she concluded . `` Me 's so ` shamed of Pokey , '' sobbed the small culprit , quite overcome by remorse and confusion at this awful disclosure . `` Come , Rose , it 's too bad to tell her little tricks before everyone , and preach at her in that way ; you would n't like it yourself , '' began Dr. Alec , taking the weeper on his knee and administering consolation in the shape of kisses and nuts . Before Rose could express her regret , Jamie , who had been reddening and ruffling like a little turkey-cock for several minutes , burst out indignantly , bent on avenging the wound given to his beloved dolly . `` I know something bad that you did , and I 'm going to tell right out . You thought we did n't see you , but we did , and you said uncle would n't like it , and the boys would tease , and you made Ariadne promise not to tell , and she punched holes in your ears to put ear-rings in . So now ! and that 's much badder than to take an old piece of rag ; and I hate you for making my Pokey cry . ''
Jamie 's somewhat incoherent explosion produced such an effect that XXXXX 's small sin was instantly forgotten , and Rose felt that her hour had come .
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