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Prudy Keeping House

CHAPTER XI
10/13

Cupboard's gone, stove's gone.

Nothing in the bathroom but soap and towels.

I believe auntie's cat has swallowed those rings." She went back to Mrs.Allen's room, turned the gas higher, and looked mournfully at herself in the glass.
"Shall I tell her the truth, that they're gone, and I lost them?
Would my dear Aunt Madge go and take all father's money away?
Mother says we must do what is right, and God will take care of the rest." Just then Fly entered, followed by Mrs.Allen.
"You here, Dotty?
I see my chamber is in excellent order.

Let me look at the drawers.

What?
My jewel cabinet?
Didn't I lock that in the safe?
All right, no doubt, but I'll examine it." She wheeled up a little easy-chair, sat down, and poured the jewels into her lap.


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