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Anna with, "Where do you suppose Fanny is staying so long?"

"She shoulda been back long afore this, I kaint figger
out what's keepin 'er so long," answers Anna with a worried
frown.

"Well, goodbye Miz Burnell, come back an see us soon,"
says Edith May politely. Evelyn calls "Goodbye" from the French
window as Anna and I walk along the side of the house and out
toward the car.

"Now don't stay away so long this time," says Anna as I
get into the car.

"I won't Anna, and I enjoyed visiting you so much.
I'm glad the boys are doing well and I'm sure that some day
you will have an easier life and get the benefit of your ef-
forts," I said.

Anna smiles, "No, I ain't lookin fer nothin like that.
You know I jist couldn't set down an be a lady ifen they did
make lot'sa money. Reckon I'll be dead an buried afore that
time comes, anyhow, but that's all right. Ifen they'll jist
do some of the things I want done, that's all I ask of em . . .
Reckon that's what mother are here on earth for anyway," and
I realize mroe than ever the fine qualities Anna possesses.

"Hurry back . . now don't fergit," she calls as I drive
away.
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