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It was only a few weeks ago that they told the poor child about her father, said Miss Puella.
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Neighbour Tomlin couldn't muster up the courage to do it, and so it became Fanny's duty. I know it nearly broke her heart.
human
Why did they tell her at all? Why did they think it was necessary?
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Well, you know Margaret is of age now, and Neighbour Tomlin, who is made up of heart and conscience, felt that it would be wrong to keep her in ignorance, but he couldn't make up his mind to be the bearer of bad news; so it fell to Fanny's lot. But it seems that Margaret already knew, and on that occasion Fanny had to do all the crying that was done. Margaret had known it all along, and had only feigned ignorance in order not to worry her mother. 'I have known it from the first,' she said. 'Please don't tell Nan.' But Nan had known it all along, and Fanny told Margaret so. It is a pity about her father. If he was what he should be, he'd be very proud of Margaret.
human
His name was Bridlebin, or something of that kind, was it not?
gpt
Something like that, replied Miss Puella.
human
The world is full of trouble, she said after awhile, and her voice was as gentle as the cooing of a dove--
gpt
That is the Christian spirit, certainly, said Waldron's mother, in her firm, clear tones.
human
Let those live up to it who can!
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The girl is in good hands, remarked Miss Puella, after a pause,
human
Yes, she's in good hands, responded Madame Awtry,
gpt
It certainly must be, Miss Puella declared,
human
What a world it is! what a world!
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