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How fervently she should pray for continued peace with China , and low tariff on Pekoe ? I scarcely know which is the greater hardship , to abstain from food when very hungry , or to impose upon one 's digestive apparatus when it piteously protests , asking for ` rest , only rest . ' '' It was twelve o'clock on a bright , cold day in December , but Olga was still in bed ; and as she raised herself , crushing the pillows under her shoulder for support , Regina , sewing beside her , thought she had never seen her look so handsome . The abundant ruddy hair tossed about in inextricable confusion , curled and twined , utterly regardless of established style , making a bright warm frame for the hazel eyes that seemed unusually keen and sparkling , and the smooth fair cheeks bore a rich scarlet tinge , rather remarkable from the fact that their owner had danced until three o'clock that morning . `` Instead of impairing your complexion , late hours seem to increase its brilliancy . '' `` Regina , never dogmatize ; it is a rash and unphilosophic habit that leads you to ignore secondary causes . I have a fine colour to-day , _ ergo _ the ` German ' is superior to any of the patent chemical cosmetics ?