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	Laney had. quietly left the room, but as the visitors were taking their departure she returned with a sii~a11 package. ‘1~This,“ $he explained, “is some calamus root that I raised and dried myself, and I hope it comes in handy whenever you ladles need something for the indigestion.“

	“Next time you come, I hope to have more songs

remembered and written down for you,“ promised John.