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 been so neglected and abused that it wouldn't be strange if the temptation were too great for her sometimes. We must be on the lookout, for if she is really dishonest this will not be the last of her thefts."

"The children are very fond of her, and she certainly does seem devoted to them, especially Posy. I must say it makes me very uneasy to think my innocent children may be influenced by her to do something wrong."

"I don't believe it," said Mr. Winton, "I don't believe she will injure either of them; but I would watch her closely, and if you have reason to suspect her again, investigate the matter thoroughly, for the poor child has never had any care and you may perhaps be the means of saving her."

"Then Hannah says," resumed Mrs. Winton, "that she misses a good deal from the stores in the loft over the shed,—sugar and