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And William admitted that he would not

After that he even put the matter to his wife "Martha, you're a

sensible woman, I'd like to ask you about a case" "Oh, well," said

Martha sireat wisdo about sickness"

"This isn't sickness; it's about a child Do you think a child is

susceptible to the influence of an older person who is not of the

highest character? If, for instance, the ood, do you

suppose a child would be injured?"

"Not good?" said Martha, horrified "Oh, William' Somebody in Upper

Chester, I suppose?"

"But she is a devoted mother; you couldn't be more conscientious

yourself So do you think her conduct could do any harm to a child?"

"Oh, Willy! A child in the care of a bad wo!"

"Not bad--not bad--" he said faintly

"Most shocking! Of course a child would be susceptible to such

influences"