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@@@@@"But Mammy's sleeping, Miss ScarlettDo you want to shake her awake to drink her broth?" "Just keep it covered and set the tray near the stoveI'll feed her when I get back Scarlett felt ravenously hungryThe rich aroma of the steaming broth made her stomach cramp from emptinessShe washed her face and hands hastily in the kitchenHer frock was dirty, too, but it would have to doShe'd put on a clean one after she ateWill was just getting up from the table when Scarlett entered the dining room Farmers couldn't waste time, especially on a day as bright and warm as the one promised by the golden early sun outside the window "Can I help you, Uncle Will?" Wade asked hopefullyHe jumped up, almost knocking over hischairThen he saw his mother and his face lost its eagernessHe'd have to stay at table and use his best manners, or she'd be crossHe walked slowly to hold Scarlett's chair for her "What lovely manners you have, Wade," Suellen cooed "Good morning, ScarlettAren't you proud of your young gentleman?" Scarlett looked blankly at Suellen, then at WadeGood heavens, he was just a child, what on earth was Suellen being so simpering sweet about? The way she was carrying on you'd think Wade was a dancing partner to flirt withHe was a nice-looking boy, she realized with surprise Big for his age, too, he looked more like thirteen than not yet twelve But Suellen wouldn't think that was so wonderful if she had to buy the clothes he kept growing out of so fastGood heavens! What am I going to do about Wade's clothes? Rhett always does whatever needs doing; I don't know what boys wear, or even where to shopHis wrists are hanging out of hissleeves, he probably has to have everything in a bigger size School must be starting