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`` If he had said another word , I should have given in , -- but he did n't . '' Still , that he would say it some other time , she knew . Then she would have to say yes . A Heart 's Awakening There were the afternoon letters to dictate , which took her nearly an hour ; and there were callers who kept her in the office until nearly five o'clock . When they had all left she sat for a moment , resting and reviewing the events of the day . `` I wonder if I 've done right , '' she queried . `` He will succeed me and do great things for Roma , but O , I wish I could help him .