again. She grasped his very tight, but said nothing till they had passed
the rocks. A few yards more and she found herself on a part of the road
she knew, and was able to speak again.
[Illustration: "Never mind, Princess Irene," he said. "You mustn't kiss
me to-night. But you sha'n't break your word. I will come another
time."]
"Do you know, Curdie, I don't quite like your song; it sounds to me
rather rude," she said.
"Well, perhaps it is," answered Curdie. "I never thought of that; it's a
way we have. We do it because they don't like it."
"Who don't like it?"
"The cobs, as we call them."
"Don't!" said the nurse.
"Why not?" said Curdie.
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