It had n't come by tea-time , and she concluded to go down to the express office and investigate . It would be dreadful if that cake did n't turn up in time , with all the girls and Miss Monroe coming in . Ida felt that she would be mortified to death . Inquiry at the express office discovered two things . A box had come in for Miss Ida Mitchell , Clifton ; and said box had been delivered to Miss Ida Mitchell , Clifton . `` One of our clerks said he knew you personally -- boarded next door to you -- and he 'd take it round himself , '' the manager informed her . `` There must be some mistake , '' said Ida in perplexity . `` I do n't know any of the clerks here . Oh -- why -- there 's another Ida Mitchell in town ! Can it be possible my cake has gone to her ? '' The manager thought it very possible , and offered to send around and see . But Ida said it was on her way home and she would call herself . At the dismal little house on Marlboro Road she was sent up three flights of stairs to the other Ida Mitchell 's small hall bedroom . The other Ida Mitchell opened the door for her . Behind her , on the table , was the cake -- such a fine , big , brown cake , with raisins sticking out all over it ! `` Why , how do you do , Miss Mitchell ! '' exclaimed the other Ida with shy pleasure . `` Come in . I did n't know you were in town . It 's real good of you to come and see me .
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