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He never is. He can play any part," declared the girl proudly. "But the plays were punk. He says there are no good plays written nowadays. That is why so many companies fail." "But you said you liked it?" "In New York," explained Bella. "While he was rehearsing pa could get credit at Mother Grubson's boarding house on West Forty-fourth Street. I helped her around the house.
I bet she'd keep me till pa opens somewhere in a good show." But Ruth shook her head. She had her doubts about the wisdom of the child's being in such a place as Mrs. Grubson's boarding house, no matter how kindly disposed that woman might be. "Bella should stay near here," Ruth said firmly, "as long as we cannot communicate with Mr. Pike at once."
"I tell you it's got to stop!" Tom said, with warmth. "Of course she shall not remain in this woman's care any longer," Aunt Kate agreed. "But we must not take Bella away from this locality," Ruth observed. "When her father comes back for her she must be here somewhere." "Oh, lady!" exclaimed Bella. "Send me to New York to Mrs. Grubson's.
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