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d." and liked them well.
Dora amazed and displeased her family, as soon as she was of age, by frankly going over to Diantha's side and learning bookkeeping.

She became an excellent accountant and bade fair to become an expert manager soon.
Ross had prospered in his work.

It may be that the element of dissatisfaction in his married life spurred him on, while the unusual opportunities of his ranch allowed free effort.