`` Mind you are . It 's about Christopher . It has n't been out of my mind since I laid down here . I 've fought for a year to live , on his account , and it ai n't any use . I must just die and leave him , and I do n't know what he 'll do . It 's dreadful to think of . '' She paused , and struck her shrunken hand sharply against the table . `` If he was bigger and could look out for himself it would n't be so bad . But he is only a little fellow , and Car ` line hates him . You 'll both have to live with her until you 're grown up . She 'll put on him and abuse him . He 's like his father in some ways ; he 's got a temper and he is stubborn . He 'll never get on with Car ` line . Now , Eunice , I 'm going to get you to promise to take my place with Christopher when I 'm dead , as far as you can . You 've got to ; it 's your duty . But I want you to promise . '' `` I will , ma , '' whispered the girl solemnly . `` You have n't much force -- you never had . If you was smart , you could do a lot for him . But you 'll have to do your best .
I want you XXXXX promise me faithfully that you 'll stand by him and protect him -- that you wo n't let people impose on him ; that you 'll never desert him as long as he needs you , no matter what comes .
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