`` If he was bigger and could look out for himself it would n't be so bad . But he is only a little fellow , and Car ` line hates him . You 'll both have to live with her until you 're grown up . She 'll put on him and abuse him . He 's like his father in some ways ; he 's got a temper and he is stubborn . He 'll never get on with Car ` line . Now , Eunice , I 'm going to get you to promise to take my place with Christopher when I 'm dead , as far as you can . You 've got to ; it 's your duty . But I want you to promise . '' `` I will , ma , '' whispered the girl solemnly . `` You have n't much force -- you never had . If you was smart , you could do a lot for him . But you 'll have to do your best . I want you to promise me faithfully that you 'll stand by him and protect him -- that you wo n't let people impose on him ; that you 'll never desert him as long as he needs you , no matter what comes . Eunice , promise me this ! '' In her excitement the sick woman raised herself up in the bed , and clutched the girl 's thin arm . Her eyes were blazing and two scarlet spots glowed in her thin cheeks . Eunice 's face was white and tense . She clasped her hands as one in prayer . `` Mother , I promise it ! ''
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