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Dad Keller looked after her thoughtfully . Then he went in , washed his hands , and sat down at table with Ivy and her mother . `` Just a sliver for me , '' said Ivy , `` and no onions . '' Her father put down his knife and fork , cleared his throat , and spake , thus : `` You get on your hat and meet me at the 2:45 inter-urban . You 're going to the ball game with me . '' `` Ball game ! '' repeated Ivy .