The lid looked like a beautiful golden flower and the handle was a coil of a dragon 's tail . Rachel sat and looked at it rapt-eyed . `` That 's the only thing of any value I have in the world -- now , '' he said . Rachel knew there was something very sad in his eyes and voice . She longed to kiss him again and comfort him . But suddenly he began to laugh , and then he rummaged out some goodies for her to eat , sweetmeats more delicious than she had ever imagined . While she nibbled them he took down an old violin and played music that made her want to dance and sing . Rachel was perfectly happy . She wished she might stay forever in that low , dim room with all its treasures . `` I see your little friends coming around the point , '' he said , finally . `` I suppose you must go . Put the rest of the goodies in your pocket . '' He took her up in his arms and held her tightly against his breast for a single moment . She felt him kissing her hair . `` There , run along , little girl . Good-by , '' he said gently . `` Why do n't you ask me to come and see you again ? '' cried Rachel , half in tears . `` I 'm coming ANYHOW . '' `` If you can come , COME , '' he said .
`` If you do n't come , I shall know it is because you ca n't -- and that is much XXXXX know .
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