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will you hear them , too , before breakfast ? '' `` If you wish it , dear . '' `` The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water : therefore leave off contention , before it be meddled with . '' -- _ Proverbs _ 17:14 . Zoe went to bed that night and rose again the next morning a happy little woman . The song was sung , the performance eliciting warm praise from the solitary listener . Then they had a delightful ride together , all before breakfast , and she brought to the table such dancing eyes and rosy cheeks that Mr. Lilburn could not refrain from complimenting her upon them , while the rest of the older people smiled in approval .