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Rh  Yes, but that's not my real, real name, you know.

 Then what is your real, real name, dear?  Margaret.

 [With a gasp.] So—your name is Margaret?  Yes, but mamma's name was Margaret, too, so when I was a little wee, wee baby papa called me Peggy.  [Forgetting herself for a moment and the mission that has brought her there, and drawing the child to her side.] Do you know, my mamma's name was Margaret, and when I was a wee, wee girlie my father used to—[Checking herself, then pointing to the picture.] That's a picture of your mamma, isn't it?  [Nodding.] Um!

 Don't people say you are very like your mamma, Peggy?  Yes, papa says mamma and I are twins.

 [Laughing a little and putting her arm around the child.] As like as twins. You loved your mamma, didn't you?

Rh