Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 799
ice was shrill with exasperation. Dawdlewhen I call thee, and then run away beforethem all! A fine showing for thee, truly! He called my father hateful names ! T wasall a wicked lie — and I 11 not bear it! Hush, Elinor ! But Aunt Hesters stemtone changed as she looked at the tear-stainedface. A… … HUSH, ELINOR! BUT AUNT HESTERS STERN TONE CHANGEDAS SHE LOOKED AT THE TEAR-STAINED FACE. He meant not to distress thee, she said kindly,laying her hand on Elinors shoulder. There,— be a good girl and leave off crying. Andnow harken. There s Goody Rose fallen sickagain, and the comforts I promised…
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