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`` Some members of the W.M.N.T. , Mr. Chumpleigh . '' And Mr. Chumpleigh , he was until -- until -- Billy stayed that night to dinner . They had just finished eating when an excited ring of the bell announced Rosie . `` Oh , Granny , '' she said , `` the boys have made a most wonderful coast down Halliwell Street and Aunt Theresa says I can go coasting until nine o'clock if you 'll let Maida go too . I thought maybe you would , especially if Billy comes along . '' `` If Misther Billy goes , ' twill be all roight . '' `` Oh , Granny , '' Maida said , `` you dear , darling , old fairy-dame ! ''