Any other child will suit you as well . '' `` Not at all , '' said the Tall Lady brusquely . `` Not at all , Anna . No other child will suit me at all . And may I ask what you intend to keep her on ? I know your salary is barely enough for yourself . '' `` That is my concern , '' said the Pretty Lady a little proudly . `` Humph ! '' The Tall Lady shrugged her shoulders . `` Just as independent as ever , Anna , I see . Well , child , what do you say ? Which of us will you come with ? Remember , I have the cat on my side , and Anna ca n't make half as good turnovers as I can . Remember all this , Charlotte . '' `` Oh , I -- I like you so much , '' stammered Charlotte , `` and I wish I could live with you both . But since I ca n't , I must go with the Pretty Lady , because I promised , and because I loved her first . '' `` And best ? '' queried the Tall Lady . `` And best , '' admitted Charlotte , bound to be truthful , even at the risk of hurting the Tall Lady 's feelings . `` But I do like you , too -- next best .
And you really do n't need me as much as she does , XXXXX you have your Very Handsome Cat and she has n't anything . ''
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