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So she only smiled , and said she must go home , but she would be glad to come again . To her surprise , Delight began to cry , -- not noisily , -- but with quiet , steady weeping , that seemed to imply a determination to keep it up . Marjorie looked her amazement , which was not lessened when Mrs. Spencer said , almost coldly : `` I should think she would cry , poor , dear sick child , when her little friend refuses to stay with her . '' `` But , Mrs. Spencer , '' said Midget , really distressed , now , `` it is our rule always to go home at five o'clock , unless mother has said we could stay later . So I have to go . '' `` Very well , then , go on , '' said Mrs. Spencer , a little pettishly ; but she helped Marjorie on with her coat , and patted her on the shoulder . `` You 're a good little girl , '' she said , `` and I suppose I 'm selfish where Delight is concerned .