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Kewpie doll. "I'm not supposed to have any, but I love it so." |
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Linda poured a small amount of tea concentrate into the cup, added hot water from the large pot. "I hope," she said, smiling ruefully, "that it will not be my responsibility to check your indulgence. I will admit right now that I should give in at once and be useless. Will you take sugar?" |
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"Saccharine, pleasethose little pillstwo." Mrs. Bates watched Linda set the heavy hot water pot down gently, still holding the teacup, and pick out two saccharine tablets with the tiny tongs provided. She did not stir the tea, but placed a spoon in the saucer and handed the cup across. Mrs. Bates could not resist an approving nod, which gave away her thought that Linda was a well brought-up girl. |
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"No, you would not be expected to keep me in order. I am quite compos mentis. Your duties will be just what I saidto be a companion to me, help entertain my guests, make travel arrangements, write letters, and keep my social engagements straightthings like that." |
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"Well, I am sure I could do that efficiently, Mrs. Bates. I can type, although not really well enough to qualify me as a secretary or typist, and I am quite orderly. I like people, and I like to travel." |
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"That sounds very promising, Miss Hepler. Perhaps you would be willing to tell me something about yourselfabout your experience and background." |
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