He thought that this dry old salt was a bit of a poet in his own way . Very likely Nora got her ability and originality from him . There did not seem to be a great deal in the phlegmatic , good-looking mother . `` What say , wife ? '' asked Shelley at last . His wife had said in her slow way , `` Leave it to Nora , '' and to Nora it was left . When she came in at last , her face stung to radiant beauty by the northwest wind , she found it hard to tell them after all . She looked at her mother appealingly . `` Is it go or stay , girl , '' demanded her father brusquely . `` I think I 'll go , '' said Nora slowly . Then , catching sight of her mother 's face , she ran to her and flung her arms about her . `` But I 'll never forget you , Mother , '' she cried . `` I 'll love you always -- you and Father . '' Her mother loosened the clinging arms and pushed her gently towards the Camerons . `` Go to them , '' she said calmly . `` You belong to them now . '' The news spread quickly over Racicot . Before night everyone on the harbour shore knew that the Camerons were going to adopt Nora Shelley and take her away with them . There was much surprise and more envy . The shore women tossed their heads .
`` Reckon Nora is in great feather , '' they XXXXX .
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