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Olly was not inclined to come . He would have liked to go on dabbling and splashing till breakfast-time , but Mr. Norton hurried him out , and the two dripping little creatures were well wrapped up in large shawls which nurse had brought with her . Then nurse took up Olly in her arms , and father took up Milly , who was small and light for her age , and they set off up the bit of road to the house . By this time it was past six o'clock , and whom should they meet at the Ravensnest gate but John Backhouse , with Becky and Tiza , and his two dogs . He was just bringing the milk , and both he and his children looked as brisk and wide awake as if they had been up and about for hours . Milly and Olly were very much excited at the sight of them , and Olly struggled hard to get down , but nurse held him tight . `` Oh , Becky !