[The Mother’s Recompense, Volume I. by Grace Aguilar]@TWC D-Link bookThe Mother’s Recompense, Volume I. CHAPTER V 23/47
You would not return evil for evil, and on your sister.
Do not, pray do not let your anger, however just, obtain so much dominion." "Annie never treats me as a sister, and I do not see why I should practise such forbearance towards her; but I will do all I can, indeed I will, if you will persuade papa not to send me from home.
Oh, do not look at me so gravely and sadly, dearest, dearest Mrs.Hamilton," continued the impetuous and misguided but naturally right feeling child. "I can bear any one's displeasure but yours; but when you look displeased with me I feel so very, very wretched.
I know I deserve to lose all your kindness, for I never follow your advice; I deserve that you should hate me, as every one else does; but you do not know all I have to endure.
Oh! do not let me go from home." "I cannot persuade your father to let you remain at home, my dear girl," replied Mrs.Hamilton, drawing her young companion closer to her, and speaking with soothing tenderness, "because I agree with your aunt in thinking it would be really the best thing for you." "Then I have lost every hope," exclaimed the impatient girl, clasping her hands despairingly.
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