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She is fit for very little now." "You will of course judge as you please about it," said the doctor; "but it is my duty to tell you that the danger in that line is far more than compensated by the advantage to be gained.
For Daisy's health, she should be checked in nothing; let her go where she will and do what she will; the more business on hand the better, that carries her out of doors and out of herself.
With a strong body and secure health, you will find it far easier to manage fanaticism." "I am sure Dr.Sandford is right, Felicia," said Mr.Randolph. "I know Daisy--" said the lady. "I think I know fanaticism," said the doctor; "and if I do, the best thing you can do with it is to give it plenty of sun and air." "Is it quite safe for Daisy to go to this cottage you speak of ?" Mr. Randolph asked. "Quite safe." "I cannot think of letting Daisy go there, Mr.Randolph!" said his wife. "What danger do you apprehend, Felicia ?" It was not quite so easy to say.
The lady handled her tetting pins, which were in her fingers, for a moment or two in silence; then let them fall, and raised her handsome head. "Daisy must be withdrawn entirely from the associations which have taken possession of her--if it is possible.
The very best thing for her in my opinion would be to send her to a boarding school.
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