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`` Well , it would n't take much to worry you if it concerned Nellie , '' retorted his younger brother . `` That 's true , Sam ; and the same would hold good with you if it were Grace . '' And then Tom dodged as Sam picked up a sofa pillow and threw , it at him . The little French clock belonging to Dora was just chiming out the hour of seven when the two boys heard Dick and his wife coming through the hallway . They were talking earnestly , and evidently the young wife was quite excited . `` Oh , such an experience as I 've had ! '' cried Dora , as she came in and sank down into an easy chair .