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XII. “might I Have A BIt Of Earth?”

           Shemustbelessdelicatebeforeshebeginslessons.Givehersimple,healthyfood.Letherrunwildinthegarden.Don’tlookafterhertoomuch.Sheneedslibertyandfreshairandrompingabout.Mrs.Sowerbyistocomeandseehernowandthenandshemaysometimesgotothecottage.”

           Mrs.Medlocklookedpleased.Shewasrelievedtohearthatsheneednot“lookafter”Marytoomuch.Shehadfeltheratiresomechargeandhadindeedseenaslittleofherasshedared.InadditiontothisshewasfondofMartha’smother.

           “Thankyou,sir,”shesaid.“SusanSowerbyandmewenttoschooltogetherandshe’sassensibleandgood-heartedawomanasyou’dfindinaday’swalk.Ineverhadanychildrenmyselfandshe’shadtwelve,andthereneverwashealthierorbetterones.MissMarycangetnoharmfromthem.I’dalwaystakeSusanSowerby’sadviceaboutchildrenmyself.She’swhatyoumightcallhealthy-minded—ifyouunderstandme.”

           “Iunderstand,”Mr.Cravenanswered.“TakeMissMaryawaynowandsendPitchertome.”

           WhenMrs.MedlockleftherattheendofherowncorridorMaryflewbacktoherroom.ShefoundMarthawaitingthere.Marthahad,infact,hurriedbackaftershehadremovedthedinnerservice.

           “Icanhavemygarden!”criedMary

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