Is there no direct logical correlation between 'She wondered what would happen if she could take one child from the city and place that youngster where she was now -- in the midst of this beauty and serenity.' and 'She wondered what would happen if she could bring an adult from the city.', indicating neutrality?
She wondered what would happen if she could take one child from the city and place that youngster where she was now -- in the midst of this beauty and serenity.###She wondered what would happen if she could bring an adult from the city.