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—256 EIGHT COUSINS.I've got a plan and you mustn't say no, or I shallscold. I want something to do, and I'm going toteach you all I know ; it won't take long," and Roselaughed as she put her arm around Phebe's neck, andpatted the smooth dark head with the kind little handthat so loved to give."It would be just heavenly!" and Phebe's faceshone at the mere idea; but fell again as she addedAvistfully, " Only I 'm afraid I ought not to let youdo it, Miss Rose. It will take time, and maybe theDoctor wouldn't like it."''He did n't want me to study much, but he neversaid a word about teaching, and I don't believe hewill mind a bit. Any way, we can try it till he comes,so pack ujD your things and go right to my room andwe '11 begin this very day ; I 'd truly like to do it,and we '11 have nice times, see if we don't ! " criedRose eagerly.It was a pretty sight to see Phebe bundle herhumble outfit into her apron, and spring uj) as ifthe desire of her heart had suddenly been made ahappy fact to her ; it was a still prettier sight to seeRose run gayly on before, smiling like a good fairyas she beckoned to the other, singing asshe went," The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,And many are the curious things I '11 show you when you 'rethere."Will you, will you walk in, Phebe dear ? "" Oh, won't I! " answered Phebe fervently, adding,as they entered the Bower, " You are the dearestspider that ever was, and I'm the happiest fly."" I'm going to be very strict, so sit down in that