Marybel and the Silver Roses (Page 195)

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Edgar:
Why were we left in the forest?
Old Hannah:
So you’re old enough to think about such things, now.
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Old Hannah’s Narration:
I myself wonder. Whose children are you—and from where?
Old Hannah’s Narration:
You were both dressed nicely. You said your name was Edgar, and that you were four. Your sister Marybel had just been born. You said so yourself.
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Edgar:
What’s this?
Old Hannah:
Soup made from roses.
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Edgar:
YUCK
Marybel:
SLURP
Old Hannah’s Narration:
But you know, that’s not what matters, who you are and where you come from.
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Marybel:
Are those bluejays?
Old Hannah:
They're mommy and daddy bluejays.
Old Hannah’s Narration:
You were brought up in this manor, and I’m so fond of you both.
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Marybel:
Doesn’t Marybel have a mommy and a daddy?
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Edgar:
Don’t you see…
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Edgar:
You have a big brother, right? And your granny, too.
Edgar:
And we all love Marybel. We love her so much.
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So much.
So much.
So much.