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`` In the winter , of course , the people that own them take them away where they 'll be safe . But they leave them out like that most of the summer . Some of them come here quite often , and it would be a great nuisance to have to drag the canoes along every time they come and go . '' Long before noon everything was ready , and Wanaka , who had gone away for a time , returned . `` You and Zara look so different that I do n't believe anyone would recognize either of you , '' she told Bessie . `` You look just like the rest of the girls . So , even if we should meet anyone who knows you , I think you 'd be safe enough . ''