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THE RETURN TO CLIFF HOUSE 295 |
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and industry that when the winter set in we were all prepared for it. Ten years had accustomed us to the terrible winters, and we calmly listened to the wind and storm as it raged furiously without. We had reserved for the winter several occupations, in which our new companion proved her skill and industry. She excelled in weaving and plaiting straw and osiers, and under her directions, we made some light straw hats for summer, some baskets, and conveniently arranged game-bags. My wife was delighted with her adopted daughter, and Ernest found a companion who could talk to him about literature and poetry. In fact, Emily had become to my wife and myself a fifth child, and to my sons a sister. |
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