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She had no clear idea of what Rosemary would be like, and she’d rather not find outShe knew, from bits of gossip that she’d heard, that Rosemary’s birth had caused a lot of hidden smilesShe was a “change” baby, born when Eleanor Butler was over forty years old She was also an old maid, one [...]

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Farmers couldn’t waste time, especially on a day as bright and warm as the one promised by the golden early sun outside the window “Can I help you, Uncle Will?” Wade asked hopefullyHe jumped up, almost knocking over hischairThen he saw his mother and his face lost its eagernessHe’d have to stay at table and [...]

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Scarlett’s demands were an affront to them allNot because they meant more work; in fact she was only asking for what the servants always had for breakfast themselvesNo, what bothered Jerome and the others was her youth and energyShe was a loud disruption of the house’s shrine-like, muted atmosphereThe servants could only hope that she [...]

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And, as well, goblins and ghosts and spirits carrying their heads under their arms and all manner of unnatural thingsPay heed to the customs and close yourself in safe from seeing themOr, if you’re really feeling Irish, have a supper of whiskey washed down with ale “No wonder they see spooks! But I’ll do as [...]

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The Fenton blood has been thinned by inbreedingInfusing your peasant vitality will remedy thatI note that my tenant O ‘Naras, your family, live to a great ageYou are a valuable possession, ScarlettYou will give me an heir to be proud of, and you won’t disgrace him or me in society Scarlett had been staring at [...]

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