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But it was soon over . The nurse had taken her departure and Ethel had moved to the nursery . And now the routine of her day brought such a change in Ethel 's life as deeply affected her future course -- though at first she had but little time to stop for self-analysis . At five in the morning she was roused by the low , sweet chirrup of Susette , who was peering over the edge of the crib . And her day from that time on was filled with a succession of little tasks , which at first puzzled and wearied her , made her often anxious and cross , but then attracted her more and more . What a change from the month before , from Mr. Greesheimer to Susette ! She became engrossed in the washing and dressing and feeding of her tiny charge .