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`` Good-night ! Sweet dreams ! And if you have a nightmare do n't expect me to get up and tie it to the bed-post . '' The next morning Chapman brought around the car as early as half past eight , when the girls were just finishing breakfast . `` Do n't eat any more , Amy , '' begged Jessie . `` Do get up for once from the table feeling that you could eat more . The doctors say that is the proper way . ''