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`` I shall skate back , of course , '' he answered in an heroic voice . `` The other fellows might think something had happened to me . '' `` Here , Nance , put on one of my overshoes , '' said Judy . `` That will keep you from slipping and we must hasten e'er the midnight chime doth strike . Farewell , Andrew . God bless you , and a safe journey , my boy . '' Judy struck a dramatic attitude and Molly was obliged to laugh , in spite of the serious faces of the others .