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A Song done in ornamental letters. Under this was
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To my Mother, and then came
human
Words and Music by Nancy Weston Corner.
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You won't mind your grandmother's seeing it, will you? she asked Nan.
human
She will be so pleased and proud.
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I wish you could see what Nan has done, said Miss Helen, knowing well how to arouse her mother's interest.
human
She is making a secret of what she is going to give her mother at Christmas, but she has given me leave to show it to you. I am keeping it safe for her.
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Let me see it, Helen, said Mrs. Corner with real eagerness. And Miss Helen produced the sheet of music. Mrs. Corner scanned it interestedly.
human
It seems to me the child has real talent,
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Yes, I think she has. I hadn't the heart to suggest any alterations, and I know her mother would rather the whole thing should come to her without. You have not heard Nan at the piano, mother, for that disabled arm has prevented her attempts. She has a pretty touch and plays really delightfully by ear. I wish you could hear her. I think now that her arm seems quite well again, I shall lure her up here to play for us some time soon.
human
Mr. Harmer said he would be coming this way about Christmas time, said Mrs. Corner, thoughtfully.
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He will surely stop to see us.
human
He will be here this week, I am sure. I am expecting a telegram any time.
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I'd like him to meet Nancy. Such an old friend as he is can be relied upon to tell us whether the child really has talent or not. Does she take music lessons, Helen?
human
They have no piano, you know, and I don't think Mary's means allow of Nan's having lessons. I'd like to teach her myself, and shall propose to after Christmas, for my little Daniella will be going then and I shall miss my occupation.
gpt
They have heard from her uncle then?
human
Yes, Mrs. Boggs had a letter yesterday. He has a ranch in Texas and offers to give them a home with him. His wife is dead and he seems greatly pleased at discovering his sister. So they will go out to him as soon as the money can be raised. Miss Polly Lewis is collecting contributions to pay their expenses and has already quite a little fund. Old Daniel Boggs cannot live the week out, the doctor says.
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You may offer Miss Lewis five dollars from me, toward the fund,
human
She will be glad to have it,