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He had so many odd remarks to make about his new occupation , that Lucy was kept laughing pretty nearly all the time . It was getting on for five o'clock before four heads appeared at the edge of the slope . Mr. Goldthwaite , Miss Keane , Minnie , and Tom arrived laden with flowers and ferns , and reported themselves exhausted , and thankful to see that tea was ready . George and Carrie had not been seen since they departed at two o'clock . '' `` You made tea all by yourself , Lucy , '' said Miss Keane , laying her kind hand on Lucy 's sunny head . `` Clever little maiden , how are we to thank you ? '' `` Judge Keane helped me , Miss Alice , '' replied Lucy blushing and smiling .