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You ca n't frighten her when she 's after a picture . Did they come back ? '' `` No , '' said Freckles . `` The gang got there a little after noon and took out the tree , but I must tell you , and you must tell the Bird Woman , that there 's no doubt but they will be coming back , and they will have to make it before long now , for it 's soon the gang will be there to work on the swamp . '' `` Oh , what a shame ! '' cried the Angel . `` They 'll clear out roads , cut down the beautiful trees , and tear up everything .