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Why , at school we used to call him Giant Greatheart , -- he was so thoroughly noble and kind to everybody . '' `` Well , I 'm sick of hearing his praises sung , so you 'll please change the subject . '' Daisy was quite willing to do this , for she had no wish to annoy Patty , and the girls chatted of other matters until Adele came along and sent them both to bed . The next day was Sunday , and Patty did n't come downstairs until time for the midday dinner . `` I think you might have come down earlier , '' said Van Reypen , reproachfully , as Patty came smilingly down the staircase . `` I wanted you to go for a walk this morning ; it 's simply great out in the sunshine . '' `` I 'll go after dinner , '' said Patty ; `` is n't it funny why people have dinner at one o'clock , just because it 's Sunday ? ''