Mrs. Podgers' Teapot

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Louisa May Alcott. Mrs. Podgers' Teapot

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MRS. PODGERS' TEAPOT

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

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"Have things been fretting of you, Mum? You looked downhearted as I came in, and that ain't accordin' to the time of year, which is merry," said Mr. 'Rusalem, stirring his tea with a sense of solid satisfaction that would have sweetened a far less palatable draught.

"It's the teapot. I don't know what's got into it tonight, but, as I was waiting for you, it set me thinking of one thing and another, till I declare I felt as if it had up and spoke to me, showing me how I wasn't grateful enough for my blessings, but a deal more comfortable than I deserved."

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