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Updated: May 3, 2025

When Rosalie returned to the caravan, the woman was alone, stroking Skirrywinks, who was lying on her knee, but looking as if her thoughts were far away. 'Child, she said to Rosalie, 'I'm not one of the ninety and-nine; I do need repentance; I'm one of the lost sheep. 'I'm so glad, said Rosalie; 'because then the Good Shepherd is seeking you: won't you ask Him to find you?

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