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Mercy said nothing to her mother of Mrs. White's rudeness. She merely mentioned the fact of her having met Mr. White near the house, and having gone with him, at his request, to speak to his mother.
"What's she like, Mercy? " asked Mrs. Carr, eagerly. "Is she goin' to be company for me?"