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The thought made her feel betterShe could deal with a
businesswoman
whether she liked her or not"I am confident that you will find my
services useful, MrsFitzpatrick, and there was
no possible doubt that MrsFitzpatrick was confident about everything
she did or saidScarlett felt irritatedWas this woman challenging
her? Did she intend to run things? MrsFitzpatrick was still
speaking: "I would like to express my pleasure at meeting you and in
working for youI shall be honored to be housekeeper for The O
'Hara What did she mean?
The dark brows arched"Do you not know? Everyone is talking of
nothing elseFitzgerald's thin wide mouth parted in a gleaming
smile"No woman in our lifetime has ever done it, perhaps no woman
in
many hundreds of yearsThey're calling you The O 'Hara, head of the
family O 'Hara, in all its branches and ramificationsIn the days of
the High Kings, each family had its leader, representative, champion
Some distant ancestor of yours was The O'Hara who stood for all the
valor and pride of all other O'HarasToday that designation has been
reborn for you
"I don't understandWhat do I have to do?"
"You've already done itYou're respected and admired, trusted and
honoredThe title's awarded, not inheritedYou have only to be what
you are
"I think I'll have a cup of tea," said Scarlett weaklyShe didn't
know what MrsFitzpatrick was talking abo
