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`` And that 's what you did ? '' he asked again and again . When she had finished her story , he placed his hand on her head : `` You are a brave little girl , '' he said , `` and I am pleased to see that one can do something with you . Now go into your office and spend the time as you like ; at three o'clock we will go out . '' Mr. Bendit 's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs , a bookcase in blackwood , and a map of the world . Yet with its polished pine floor , and a window with its red and white shade , it appeared very bright to Perrine . Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful , but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices .