Her lips trembled . She sat down on her stool again , a pathetic little figure of disappointment , and began to cry . `` Do n't -- dearie -- do n't , '' exclaimed Miss Cornelia in distress . She could never bear to hurt a child . `` I do n't say I WO N'T take her -- but the idea is so new it has just kerflummuxed me . I must think it over . '' `` Mary is SO smart , '' said Una again . `` Humph ! So I 've heard . I 've heard she swears , too . Is that true ? '' `` I 've never heard her swear EXACTLY , '' faltered Una uncomfortably . `` But I 'm afraid she COULD . '' `` I believe you ! Does she always tell the truth ? '' `` I think she does , except when she 's afraid of a whipping . '' `` And yet you want me to take her ! '' `` SOME ONE has to take her , '' sobbed Una . `` SOME ONE has to look after her , Mrs. Elliott . '' `` That 's true .
Perhaps it IS my duty XXXXX do it , '' said Miss Cornelia with a sigh .
Cornelia Elliott So except in of on over that to