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`` Yes , there was a time when I thought that , too ! It did n't work ; that 's all . '' `` Perhaps you left the ` jolly ' part of it out , mama . '' For the second time that morning -- it was now a little after seven o'clock -- tears seemed about to offer their solace to Mrs. Adams . `` I might have expected you to say that , Alice ; you never do miss a chance , '' she said , gently . `` It seems queer you do n't some time miss just ONE chance ! '' But Alice , progressing with her toilet , appeared to be little concerned .