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Show Bashful Swain Came Close to the Real Thing George was the most bashful lad in the village. So the family were astonished when he told them one evening that he was going courting. After spending over an hour getting get-ting ready, he set out. In half an hour he returned, looking well pleased with himself. "You're back soon," said his mother. "How did you get on?" "All right," replied George, with a grin. "Did you see her?" "I sure did," said George, still grinning. "And if I hadn't ducked down quick behind the hedge, she'd have seen me, too, maybe!" |