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`` I do n't blame Amy for loving you . '' So it was agreed that Amy should wear the party dress . Janice had errands to do at the store , and she begged for the company of Gummy Carringford to help her carry the things she bought . `` You know , I ca n't carry them all , and sometimes Harriman 's delivery does n't get around until midnight and we have to get up and take the things in . '' `` Come on , '' said Gummy , who knew about the dress for his sister , `` I 'll carry anything you want . '' But Janice really had another reason for getting Gummy Carringford to Harriman 's store . She maneuvered to get Mr. Harriman himself to wait on her , and when Gummy was out of ear-shot she began to confide in the proprietor .