your concern,” Elizabeth replied. “I just have a little more to do, but then I will go home and let Curiosity feed me properly.” Martha nodded, satisfied. But she still did not turn to go. “I don’t suppose my Moses will change his mind about the schooling,” she said. “I hope you’ll forgive me.” “I’m sorry to hear that,” said Elizabeth. “But there’s nothing to forgive, after all.” “Jemima will be sore disappointed. But maybe—could we maybe borrow a Schoolbook, once in a while? I would like that, reading together of an evening.” “You are very welcome to borrow books whenever you like. Would you
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