Did nobody ever tell you ? Who was your mother ? ' ` Never had none , ' said Topsy , with another grin . ` Never had any mother ! What do you mean ? Where were you born ? ' ` Never was born . ' ` You must n't answer me like that , child , ' said Miss Ophelia sternly . ' I am not playing with you . Tell me where you were born , and who your father and mother were . ' ` Never was born , ' said Topsy again very decidedly . ` Never had no father , nor mother , nor nothin ! ' Miss Ophelia hardly knew what to make of her . ` How long have you lived with your master and mistress , then ? ' she asked . ` Dunno , missis . ' ` Is it a year , or more , or less ? ' ` Dunno , missis . ' ` Have you ever heard anything about God , Topsy ? ' asked Miss Ophelia next .
XXXXX looked puzzled , but kept on grinning .
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