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severity they justly merited, they would
immediately quit the school.

“Don’t cry, Jessy,” said Rosa; for
the poor child was but too sensible of
the mortification to which her poverty
had exposed her, and notwithstanding
a kind look from Mrs. Haywood (who
told her not to mind, for she was a good
girl) was sobbing and weeping bitterly :
“I will sit by you, Jessy; for I love
you a great deal better than those
young ladies, and what signifies a fine
frock and sash ?

Jessy’s hand was involuntarily laid
upon Rosa’s. “Don’t care what they.
say,” cried Rosa, “and do dry your
eyes and smile; we will sit together
always, and you shall come and see me

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