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`` I shall only stop at Mrs Broadbent 's on my way , '' she replied , `` to ask about so some fowls . '' The children looked at each other , but made no answer . `` Well , '' said their aunt , smiling , `` I dare say you 'd like to talk it over together . I shall start at twelve o'clock , and if you decide to go , you must be ready to the minute , for I shall not wait for you . Do just as you like about it . '' To go or not to go to Haughton was always a matter which required thought . There were things against it , and things for it .