asked Grandmother Marshall , looking at Little Joyce with something in her eyes that had never been in them before -- as Little Joyce instantly felt to the core of her sensitive soul . But Little Joyce hung her head . It had never occurred to her to sing in Grandmother Marshall 's presence . `` This child must be trained by-and-by , '' said Madame Laurin . `` If you can not afford it , Mrs. Marshall , I will see to it . Such a voice must not be wasted . '' `` Thank you , Madame Laurin , '' said Grandmother Marshall with a gracious dignity , `` but I am quite able to give my granddaughter all the necessary advantages for the development of her gift . And I thank you very much for telling me of it . '' Madame Laurin bent and kissed Little Joyce 's brown cheek . `` Little gypsy , good-by . But come every day to this hotel to see me . And next summer I shall be back . I like you -- because some day you will be a great singer and because today you are a loving , unselfish baby . '' `` You have forgotten the little black doll , Madame , '' said Little Joyce gravely . Madame threw up her hands , laughing . `` No , no , I shall not take your little black doll of the four thousand years . Keep it for a mascot . A great singer always needs a mascot . But do not , I command you , take it out of the box till I am gone , for if I were to see it again , I might not be able to resist the temptation . Some day I shall show you my dolls , but there is not such a gem among them . ''
When Madame Laurin had gone , Grandmother Marshall looked XXXXX Little Joyce .
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