But even so it was sweet of her . I 've always thought I would like those Wallace girls if I could get really acquainted with them . They 've always been nice to me , too -- I do n't know why I am always so tongue-tied and stupid with them . But I 'll go anyway . '' That afternoon Mrs. Wallace came into Nan 's room . `` Nan , dear , Florrie Hamilton is downstairs asking for you . '' `` Florrie -- Hamilton ? '' `` Yes . She said something about a note you sent her this morning . Shall I ask her to come up ? '' `` Yes , of course , '' said Nan lamely . When her mother had gone out she fell back on her pillows and thought rapidly . `` Florrie Hamilton ! Maude must have addressed that note to her by mistake . But she must n't know it was a mistake -- must n't suspect it . Oh , dear ! What shall I ever find to talk to her about ? She is so quiet and shy . '' Further reflections were cut short by Florrie 's entrance . Nan held out her hand with a chummy smile .
`` It 's good XXXXX you to give your afternoon up to visiting a cranky invalid , '' she said heartily .
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