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MOTHER'S KNEE
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"The leader of the orchestra would be afraid to do it."
"Ten dollars—supplied by William here—push it over, Bill, old man—will remove his tremors."
"And father's certain to find out."
"Am I afraid of father?" cried Archie, manfully. "Well, yes, I am!" he added, after a moment's reflection. "But I don't see how he can possibly get to know."
"Of course he can't," said Bill, decidedly. "Fix it up as soon as you can, Archie. This is what the doctor ordered."
