It 's real good of you to come and see me . And just see what I 've had sent to me ! Is n't it a beauty ? I was so surprised when it came -- and , oh , so glad ! I was feeling so blue and lonesome -- as if I had n't a friend in the world . I -- I -- yes , I was crying when that cake came . It has just made the world over for me . Do sit down and I 'll cut you a piece . I 'm sure you 're as fond of fruit cake as I am . '' Ida sat down in a chair , feeling bewildered and awkward . This was a nice predicament ! How could she tell that other Ida that the cake did n't belong to her ? The poor thing was so delighted . And , oh , what a bare , lonely little room ! The big , luxurious cake seemed to emphasize the bareness and loneliness . `` Who -- who sent it to you ? '' she asked lamely . `` It must have been Mrs. Henderson , because there is nobody else who would , '' answered the other Ida . `` Two years ago I was going to school in Trenton and I boarded with her . When I left her to come to Clifton she told me she would send me a cake for Christmas .
Well , I expected XXXXX cake last year -- and it did n't come .
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