But Eva bent to the other side of the horse, where Dodo was standing, and said, as he relinquished the reins,— “That’s a good boy, Dodo;—thank you!” Dodo looked up in amazement into the sweet young face; the blood rushed to his cheeks, and the tears to his eyes. “Here, Dodo,” said his master, imperiously. Dodo sprang and held the horse, while his master mounted. “There’s a picayune for you to buy candy with, Dodo,” said Henrique; “go get some.” And Henrique cantered down the walk after Eva. Dodo stood looking after the two children. One had given him money; and one had given him what he wanted
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