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My feelings were hot and strong and bitter , and I thought the treatment dealt out to my child and me none too just . So , sir , when Nancy asked me to help her , I helped with a will . When Miss Pauline came over to see us -- which she did unknown to her aunt -- I gave her the best of welcomes , and we started our midnight picnic for no other reason in life but to have her with us . '' `` When did you have your midnight picnic ? '' asked Miss Tredgold very gently . `` When ? Kindly give me the date . ''