an
avoiding observation, and as she drew nearer it became abundantly
evident that Peggy had retired in honour of Mariquita, and that
consolations had better be deferred to a more promising occasion.

"A most lacerating wind!" she said coolly. "It draws the moisture to my
eyes. Quite too piercingly cold, I call it!" and even Mellicent had not
the courage to contradict.

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And here, dear readers, we leave Peggy Saville at a milestone of her
life. In what direction the crossroads led the little company of
friends, and what windings of the path brought them once more together,
remains still to be told. It was a strange journey, and in their
travelling they met many friends with whom all young people are
acquainted. The giant barred the way, and had to be overcome before the
palace could be reached; the Good Spirit intervened at the right moment
to prevent calamity, the prince and princess stepped forward and made
life beautiful; for life is the most wonderful fairy tale that was ever
written, and full of magic to those who have eyes to see.

Farewell, then, to Peggy Pickle; but if it be the wish of those who have
followed her so far, we may meet again with Mariquita Saville, in the
glory of sweet and twenty, and learn from her the secret of the years.

THE END.

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