And it is said that Neil and Betty were the happiest couple in the world -- happier even than Donald and Nancy . So all was well because it ended well ! '' The Story Girl curtsied until her silken skirts swept the floor . Then she flung herself in her chair and looked at Mr. Campbell , flushed , triumphant , daring . The story was old to us . It had once been published in a Charlottetown paper , and we had read in Aunt Olivia 's scrapbook , where the Story Girl had learned it . But we had listened entranced . I have written down the bare words of the story , as she told it ; but I can never reproduce the charm and colour and spirit she infused into it . It LIVED for us . Donald and Neil , Nancy and Betty , were there in that room with us . We saw the flashes of expression on their faces , we heard their voices , angry or tender , mocking or merry , in Lowland and Highland accent . We realized all the mingled coquetry and feeling and defiance and archness in Betty Sherman 's daring speech . We had even forgotten all about Mr. Campbell . That gentleman , in silence , took out his wallet , extracted a note therefrom , and handed it gravely to the Story Girl . `` There are five dollars for you , '' he said , `` and your story was well worth it . You ARE a wonder . Some day you will make the world realize it . I 've been about a bit , and heard some good things , but I 've never enjoyed anything more than that threadbare old story I heard in my cradle . And now , will you do me a favour ? '' `` Of course , '' said the delighted Story Girl .
`` Recite the multiplication table for me , '' said Mr. XXXXX .
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