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to take the work of a clergyman in
a more out-of-the-way part, some-
where between Switzerland and
Germany, and that it was just the
place to suit her mamma, so they
would probably stay there till
Christmas. Besides, therewere some
little German cousins of Lottie’s
living close by with their aunt, so
there was a great deal to tell alto-
gether. We were very eager talking
about little Heinrich and Carl—so
eager that at first we never noticed
that Susette had thrown herself
into a chair with clasped hands,
and her black eyes full of tears.

When we came to question her,
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