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Page 26
... tell you , it is a serious thing for a poor , motherless girl to be all alone among strangers . " There was a brief silence , and Edna answered slowly : " Yes , Mrs. Wood , I know it is ; but God can protect me there as well as here ...
... tell you , it is a serious thing for a poor , motherless girl to be all alone among strangers . " There was a brief silence , and Edna answered slowly : " Yes , Mrs. Wood , I know it is ; but God can protect me there as well as here ...
Page 33
... Tell us your name . " " Edna Earl . " " Have you no relatives ? " asked the lady , stooping to scrutinize her face . " No , ma'am . " " She is a very pretty child , Mrs. Murray , and if you can take care of her , even for a few weeks ...
... Tell us your name . " " Edna Earl . " " Have you no relatives ? " asked the lady , stooping to scrutinize her face . " No , ma'am . " " She is a very pretty child , Mrs. Murray , and if you can take care of her , even for a few weeks ...
Page 38
... tell you how much I thank you ; but I shall try to prove it , if you will let me stay here on one condition . " " What is that ? " " That when I am able to pay you , you will receive the money that my education and clothes will cost you ...
... tell you how much I thank you ; but I shall try to prove it , if you will let me stay here on one condition . " " What is that ? " " That when I am able to pay you , you will receive the money that my education and clothes will cost you ...
Page 43
... tell you that you were to live here , and get your education ? " " Yes , she offered to take care of me for a few years . " " Well , I am glad it is fixed , so you can stay ; for you can be a great comfort to Miss Ellen , if you try to ...
... tell you that you were to live here , and get your education ? " " Yes , she offered to take care of me for a few years . " " Well , I am glad it is fixed , so you can stay ; for you can be a great comfort to Miss Ellen , if you try to ...
Page 44
... tell you , child ; and if you want to have peace , keep out of his way . " She left the room abruptly , and the orphan lay in the gathering gloom of twilight , perplexed , distressed , and wondering how she could avoid all the ...
... tell you , child ; and if you want to have peace , keep out of his way . " She left the room abruptly , and the orphan lay in the gathering gloom of twilight , perplexed , distressed , and wondering how she could avoid all the ...
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