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`` And , Anne , '' and Mrs. Pierce patted the little hand she was holding so closely , `` you tell your father that you have found another aunt , and that he must let you come and stay with me for a long long visit . '' Then good-byes were said , and they were again started on their journey . `` No stops this time -- except to ask for news of Lady -- until I reach my own house , '' declared Mr. Freeman . '' 'T is a good cool morning and we ought to get home by midday . '' `` Perhaps we shall find Lady , '' suggested Rose . But Mr. Freeman shook his head . `` I 'm afraid it will be a long time before we get any news of her , '' he said soberly .