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The Young Step-Mother
Charlotte Mary Yonge
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And she pursued Albinia to the garden-gate, recommending her at every step not to be excited, for she was as cool as possible, trembling and stammering all the time, with flushed cheeks, and tears in her eyes.
'I wonder who she thinks is excited?' exclaimed Albinia, as they finally turned their backs on her.
It was hardly in human nature to help making the observation, but it was not prudent. Gilbert took licence to laugh, and say, 'Aunt Maria is beside herself.'
'I never heard anything so absurd or unjust!' cried Albinia, too much irritated to remember anything but the sympathy of her auditor. 'If I am to be treated in this manner, I have done striving to please them. Due respect shall be shown, but as to intimacy and confidence—'
'I'm glad you see it so at last!' cried Gilbert. 'Aunt Maria has been . . . Read More
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A domestic novel from the point of view of a parent, which is somewhat unusual. I liked how morally-good choices like offering a home to an elderly relative were shown to have challenges for all involved.