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`` Another time you will be guided by wiser counsels ! '' '' ... Have you missed me , Aunt Soph , while I 've been away ? '' `` Er -- the house has seemed very quiet , '' replied Miss Briskett , truthfully . `` I am sorry that I am obliged to leave you this afternoon , my dear , but I have promised to attend a committee meeting at four o'clock . You will be glad to rest after your journey , and to unpack and get your things put neatly away . '' `` Has Elma come home ? '' `` She returned yesterday morning .