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"Children can be the most cruel creatures alive. They have the herd instinct of prejudice against any outsider, and they are merciless in its indulgence."

I can relate to this quote, I was once in Emily's situation, and I believe children can sometimes be more cruel than adults!

“Do you think, Aunt Elizabeth,” she said wistfully, “that God would be much offended if I wore my black dress to church? Of course it’s cheap—I think Ellen Greene paid for it herself—but it covers me all up.”

يا دلبي على براءة إيميلي 🥺

“I thought books belonged to everybody,” said Emily.

“Oh, I just love you, Aunt Laura,” whispered Emily.

I love your aunt Laura, too!

" “I think that your own manners have a slight curve.” Emily did not dare even to murmur the words under her breath, but she shaped them with her mouth; this was a great relief and satisfaction.) "

اقديتي فيها يا إيميلي 🤭