it, and it would look so funny on the bill if they suddenly had a hundred and twelve table-cloths, and only one white shirt, and—
"Well, anyhow, George thinks it's a lovely idea," said Terry carelessly, "and you know what fun it will be putting it all back again."
The thought of putting it all back again was too much for Anne Mary.
"Very well, darlings," she said, "we'll do it. Come along."
So they counted it out. There were 112 table-cloths, 42 bath-towels, 73 small towels, 26 pairs of sheets, 229 pillow-cases, and more dusters than I can possibly put down here. And they all went to the laundry together. On the Saturday morning they all came back (except one duster) and Anne Mary, Terry and George put them in the cupboard as neat as neat, George being
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