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`` I suppose so , '' she replied , choking down her tears , and becoming suddenly cheerful . `` And you 'll write to me once a week , Harry ? '' `` You bet ! By the way , I 've had nothing to eat since ten o'clock , and I feel rather gone . Have you some cake around anywhere ? '' `` But we 'll have supper in half an hour , and I 've ordered waffles and fried chicken for you . Had n't you better wait ? ''