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@@@@@There we were, half dead from the typhoid, and you dragged us out of bed and sent us out in the hot sun Suellen became more animated and more vehement as she repeated grievances that she had nursed for years Scarlett nodded encouragement, making little noises of contrition How Suellen does love to complain, she thoughtIt's meat and drink to herShe waited until Suellen began to run down before she spoke: "I feel so mean, and there's just nothing I can do to make up for all the bad times I put you throughI do think Will is wicked not to let me give youall any moneyAfter all, it is for Tara "I've told him the same thing a hundred times," Suellen saidI'll just bet you have, thought Scarlett"Men are so bullheaded," she saidThen, "Oh, Suellen, I just thought of somethingDo say yes, it would be such a blessing to me if you didAnd Will couldn't possibly fuss about itWhat if I left Ella and Wade here and sent money to you for their keep? They're so peaked from living in the city, and the country air would do them a world of good "I don't know, ScarlettWe're going to be awfully crowded when the baby comes Suellen's expression was greedy, but still wary"I know," Scarlett crooned sympathetically "Wade Hampton eats like a horse, tooBut it would be so good for them, poor city ? creaturesI guess it would run about a hundred dollars a month just to feed them and buy them shoes She doubted that Will had a hundred dollars a year in cash money from his hard work at TaraSuellen was speechless, she noted with satisfaction She was sure her sister's voice would return in time to acc