[The Daughter of Anderson Crow by George Barr McCutcheon]@TWC D-Link bookThe Daughter of Anderson Crow CHAPTER VII 10/15
You are not required to keep an account of the money paid to you.
There are means of ascertaining at once whether she is being well cared for and educated by you, and if it becomes apparent that you are not doing your duty, she shall be removed from your custody.
From time to time you may expect written instructions from--from one who loves her." "I jest want to ast if you live in Tinkletown ?" Anderson managed to say. "I do not," she replied emphatically. "Well, then, lift your veil.
If you don't live here I sha'n't know you." "I prefer to keep my face covered, Mr.Crow; believe me and trust me. Please let me see her." The plea was so earnest that Anderson's heart gave a great thump of understanding. "By ginger, you are her mother!" he gasped.
Mrs.Crow came in at this juncture, and she was much quicker at grasping the situation than her husband.
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