I have been living in peace for half an
hour."
Ruthie made you think of lemon candy; she was sweet and tart too.
While Jennie, with the kind assistance of Prudy, was hunting for
Dotty, Mrs. Parlin was in Judge Vance's parlor, talking with Jennie's
step-mother. Mrs. Vance was shocked to hear of her daughter's conduct,
for she loved her and wished her to do right.
"My poor Jennie," said she; "from her little babyhood until she was
six years old, there was no one to take care of her but a hired nurse,
who neglected her sadly."
"I know just what sort of training Jennie has had from Serena Pond,"
said Mrs. Parlin; "it was most unfortunate. But you are so faithful
with her, my dear Mrs. Vance, that I do believe she will outgrow all
those early influences."
"I keep hoping so," said Mrs. Vance, repressing a sigh; "I take it
very kindly of you, Mrs. Parlin, that you should come to me with this
affair. I shall not allow Jennie to go to your house very often. You
do not like to wound my feelings, but I am sure you cannot wish to
have your little granddaughter very intimate with a child who is sly
and untruthful.
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