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Entirely unknown to their mothers, who, in turn, would have difficulty in pointing out the fathers with any degree of accuracy, they are the common children of the community, and their education devolves upon the females who chance to capture them as they leave the incubator.
During the first month or two, Sara thought that her willingness to do things as well as she could, and her silence under reproof, might soften those who drove her so hard.
"I, my Pross?" (By this time, Mr. Lorry dared to be pleasant with her, on occasion.)
"Surely he could answer her civilly for one half-hour?"