`` Oh , yes , I suppose she will , '' she answered hurriedly . `` But she 'll get used to it very soon . And I will be home every Saturday night , you know . I 'm dreadfully tired of being poor , Aunt Emmy , and now that I have a chance to earn something for myself I mean to take it . I can help Aunt Mary , too . I 'm to get four dollars a week . '' `` I think she would rather have your companionship than a part of your salary , Clorinda , '' said Aunt Emmy . `` But of course you must decide for yourself , dear . It is hard to be poor . I know it . I am poor . '' `` You poor ! '' said Clorinda , kissing her . `` Why , you are the richest woman I know , Aunt Emmy -- rich in love and goodness and contentment . '' `` And so are you , dearie ... rich in youth and health and happiness and ambition . Are n't they all worth while ? '' `` Of course they are , '' laughed Clorinda . `` Only , unfortunately , Christmas gifts ca n't be coined out of them . '' `` Did you ever try ? '' asked Aunt Emmy .
`` Think out XXXXX question , too , in your thinking out , Clorinda . ''
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