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Her gloved hands raised in fond apology , and Hilary 's absence , appeased him , and he entered the vehicle . So to Jackson Square , where it was good-by to Irby and the carriage , and Age and Beauty climbed their staircase together . `` To-morrow 's Saturday , '' gayly sighed the girl . `` I 've a good mind to lie abed till noon , counting up the week 's successes . '' `` Especially to-day 's , '' smirked weary Age . `` Ho-o-oh ! '' laughed the maiden , `` you and to-day be -- '' The rest was whispered close , with a one-fingered tap on the painted cheek .