I played something that was terrible -- it just played itself -- it seemed as if something was lost that could never be found again . And before I got through , Naomi came at me , and tore the violin from me , and -- SWORE . And she said , ` You big-eyed brat , how did you know THAT ? ' Then she took me by the arm -- and she hurt me , too , I can tell you -- and she put me right out in the rain and slammed the door . '' `` The rude , unmannerly creature ! '' said Janet indignantly . `` Oh , no , she was quite in the right , '' said Felix composedly . `` It served me right for what I played . You see , she did n't know I could n't help playing it . I suppose she thought I did it on purpose . '' `` What on earth did you play , child ? '' `` I do n't know . '' Felix shivered . `` It was awful -- it was dreadful . It was fit to break you heart . But it HAD to be played , if I played anything at all . '' `` I do n't understand what you mean -- I declare I do n't , '' said Janet in bewilderment . `` I think we 'll change the subject of conversation , '' said Mr. Leonard . It was a month later when `` the simple creature , Maggie '' appeared at the manse door one evening and asked for the preached . `` Naomi wants ter see yer , '' she mumbled .
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