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I cannot tell you, Aunt Josephine began,
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You know I did not approve of the way my brother just turned her over to almost strangers. It seemed as if she ought to be with me. I would have sent her to a camp in Maine--a very fine camp for girls--and then, perhaps had her with me at the seashore.
human
I think she has been happy here.
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I came this way intending to steal her for this Yellowstone trip, though perhaps she'd better not go. Keineth put her hand to her face involuntarily as though to cover the shameless freckles.
human
But I feel that I ought to talk over with you--well, the plans for her school in the fall. Keineth swept a frightened glance toward Mrs. Lee. Aunt Josephine went on in the voice she always used when doing her duty:
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Miss Edgecombe has a very select school for girls a few blocks from me in New York. I know Miss Edgecombe well and she is holding a place open for Keineth. I feel she is a very suitable person to train a child. You know, with a tone of apology,
human
When Keineth came to us she had to learn to be like other children. Yes, she had been shut up too much with that very good governess; her little brain had grown faster than her body. It's her body's turn now, the brain can wait. Mr. Randolph said that he wished her to remain with us until he returned. Keineth and I have a plan of our own for the fall, to play and work on our music.
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I thought it was my duty to speak to Miss Edgecombe, she said stiffly;
human
there was a wistful ring in her voice,
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I suppose she is better off with you.
human
The things Miss Edgecombe can teach her can wait, perhaps, Aunt Nellie answered, smiling down at Keineth.
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Keineth is happy in our simple life--
human
Simple life--that's just it! Aunt Josephine spoke rapidly, as though Mrs. Lee had suddenly helped her to find the words she wanted.
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You're so simple that you're wonderful! You've learned to live real lives without all the shams that make slaves of the rest of us. Why, my life seems as empty as a bubble and the things I do worth just about as much as a bubble by the side of this. She swept her hand out toward the lamp-lighted room.
human
And I must have lived like this once--but I've forgotten! I've always thought my brother queer and that governess he had insufferable--but I guess you and he know what's best. I'm glad the child is with you. Yes, the wistful note crept back into her voice,
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I would have enjoyed having her, but, she's better off, all freckled and in those absurd clothes.