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`` You also , Max . '' Max , though surprised at the order , obeyed with cheerful alacrity in strong contrast to Lulu 's sullen and reluctant compliance , which said as plainly as words that she would rebel if she dared . `` I do n't see why papa makes us come away so soon , '' she grumbled to her brother in an undertone , as they passed from one cottage to the other , their father a little in advance . `` He must have some good reason , '' said Max , `` and I for one am willing enough to obey him , seeing it 's such a little while I 'll have the chance . '' They had now reached the veranda of their own cottage . `` Come in quickly out of this cold wind , children , '' their father said ; then as he closed the outer door after them , `` Run into the parlor and get thoroughly warm before going up to your rooms . '' He sat down by the stove with Grace on his knee , and bade the other two draw up close to it and him , one on each side .