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Aunt Barbara assured her that this one was much cooler and pleasanter , and she must remember what a young lady she had grown to be . `` But you may change to some other room if you like , my dear child , '' said the old lady kindly . `` I would n't unpack to-night , but just go to bed and get rested . I have my breakfast at half past seven , but your Aunt Mary does n't come down . I hope that you will be ready as early as that , for I like company ; '' and then , after seeing that everything was in order and comfortable , she kissed Betty twice most kindly and told her that she was thankful to have her come to them , and went away downstairs . It was a solemn , big , best bedroom , with dark India-silk curtains to the bed and windows , and dull coverings on the furniture . This all looked as if there were pretty figures and touches of gay color by daylight , but now by the light of the two candles on the dressing-table it seemed a dim and dismal place that night .