`` I wish they would n't bother father about us , '' said Una . `` Well , people think he ought to bother himself about you a little more . I do n't -- I understand him . He 's a child in some ways himself -- that 's what he is , and needs some one to look after him as bad as you do . Well , perhaps he 'll have some one before long , if all tales is true . '' `` What do you mean ? '' asked Faith . `` Have n't you got any idea -- honest ? '' demanded Mary . `` No , no . What DO you mean ? '' `` Well , you are a lot of innocents , upon my word . Why , EVERYbody is talking of it . Your pa goes to see Rosemary West . SHE is going to be your step-ma . '' `` I do n't believe it , '' cried Una , flushing crimson . `` Well , I dunno . I just go by what folks say . I do n't give it for a fact . But it would be a good thing .
Rosemary West 'd make you toe the mark XXXXX she came here , I 'll bet a cent , for all she 's so sweet and smiley on the face of her .
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