And I'm not talking now entirely for the sake of the book.

It's for their sakes--especially for Father's sake.

I've been thinking what Mother used to say about him, when she was talking about my being Mary--how he was lonely, and needed a good, kind woman to make a home for him.
And while I've been thinking of it, I've been watching him; and I think he does need a good, kind woman to make a home for him.

I'd be _willing_ to have a new mother for his sake! Oh, yes, I know he's got Cousin Grace, but he may not have her always.
Maybe she'll be sent for same as Aunt Jane was.

_Then_ what's he going to do, I should like to know?
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