Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 27
then mother never complains, andalways seems so calm and pleasant. But shemust be tired out. Nursing is the hardestwork. We re a selfish lot; at least Betty and Iare, said Marion, impulsively. I plead guilty, too, Elise declared. Butwe must do something to redeem ourselves.Mama must have a… … i /*/* o, %W save half I ought to,— but she wont touch it,as she thinks I need it for fall and winterclothes. But I ve thought of another way—notso attractive, but far better than no vacation.Why not invite her to visit us for two or threeweeks ? Of course, when we re at home wehelp, but the brunt…
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