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`` I s ` pose her soul will fly right out of her when she dies , -- and _ that _ wo n't have a red nose , '' thought Flaxie , gazing at her with curiosity mingled with awe . Somehow there was a happy feeling all over the schoolroom because Miss Pike was in it , and Flaxie 's thoughts grew pleasant , she could not have told why . But one thing she did know , she wanted to be a good girl , -- not pretty good , but the very best in the world , -- that that sweet woman might love her . `` Well , darling , '' said Aunt Charlotte at noon , `` you said you went to hear the singing , and you look as if you had enjoyed it . '' `` Oh , the singing is n't as good as Miss Pike ; she 's just the best woman . Only , '' added Flaxie regretfully , `` I _ wish _ I could see her soul , auntie ! '' Mrs. Allen smiled .