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Tened exactly--but a little queer. "What a strange person this North
Wind must be," thought Diamond, "to live in what they call
'Out-of-Doors,' I suppose, and make windows into people's beds." Now the
voice began again. He could hear it quite plainly, even with his head
under the bed-clothes. It was still more gentle now, though it was six
times as large and loud as before. And he thought it sounded a little
like his mother's. "What is your name, little boy?" it asked. "Diamond,"
answered Diamond under the bed-clothes. "What a funny name!" "It is a
very nice name," replied the boy. "I am not so sure of that," said the
voice. "Well, I am!" returned Diamond. "I think it is a very pretty
name." "Diamond is a useless thing, rather," said the voice. "That is
not true. Diamond is very useful--and as big as two--and so quiet all
night! But doesn't he make a jolly row in the morning, getting up on his
four great legs! It is like thunder!" "You do not seem to know what a
diamond is!" cried the voice. "Oh, don't I, just! Diamond is a great and
good horse, and he sleeps right under me. He is old Diamond and I am
young Diamond. Or, if you like it better, Mr. North Wind, if you are so
particular, he is bi