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I took offfor so was nothing to me but a pile of bricks and stones I sank down onto the bench by the door; I knew that all I had co if Robbie did not live; that if Robbie was dead, then I would have no life Without Robbie in it, the whole world would be as e was now There would be no reason forcould save me, if Robbie was dead

I finally raised myself and went slowly up the stairs Rabbit helpedroom and picked up an to pray

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The next few days were almost unbearable with unease Mrs Randall did not come out of her room, and I felt anxious for her Mr Randall stayed away fro to hout theht after Charles had co by the fire alone when one of the servants came tofor the wife of Robbie"

My heart leapt, and I stood up

"What? What is it?" I demanded "Tell me at once!"

"I do not know, madam He say you come He won't come into the house"

I hurried after her toward the kitchens and through to the outer door I stepped out into the freezing evening An Indian boy was there He stared at me

"What has happened? What is it? Does my husband live?" I demanded

"Old Creek Woman say, you come," he said

I was bewildered I stared up at hi clearly and carefully

"Old Creek Woman say, Robbie-Jessie coerness obscured it I said, "Why does the old Creek woman say I must come?"

A voice spoke fro you to our village," he said, and a tall Indian stepped into the light "Your husband, Robert Stewart, calls for you"