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My Mother’s Rival

CHAPTER IX
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As for any reference to her, she never thought of it.

Hundreds of times, when I have been busy with my lessons, she has come to the study, and, rapping at the door, has asked to speak to my governess.

I could hear her plainly saying: "Do you think Sir Roland would like this ?" And they would consult most eagerly about it.

I never once heard my name mentioned.
"Miss Reinhart," I asked her one morning.

"Why do you never think or speak of my mother?
Mrs.Stone never inquires what she would like." In the blandest tone of voice she replied to me: "My dear Laura, children--and you are but a child--should not ask such questions." "I am a very old child," I replied, with a sigh.


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