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Confidence

CHAPTER XI
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But we want for everything, as it happens! Women's talk is limited--every one knows that.

That 's just what mamma did n't want when she asked Mrs.
Vivian to take charge of me.

Now, Mr.Longueville, what are you laughing at ?--you are always laughing at me.

She wanted me to be unlimited--is that what you say?
Well, she did n't want me to be narrowed down; she wanted me to have plenty of conversation.

She wanted me to be fitted for society--that 's what mamma wanted.


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