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that would be the most effective language for that kind of child.

E5 —to the efficiency of which all Mrs. Rachel’s own children could have born smarting testimony—

F5 quite oblivious of muddy boots on a clean counterpane.

G5 You may know a thing is so, but you can’t help hoping other people don’t quite think it is. I suppose you think I have an awful temper but I couldn’t help it.

H5 She was a stranger and an elderly person and my visitor—all three very good reasons why you should have been respectful to her.

I5 especially as they’re rather scarce in Avonlea.