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No . Geraldine was her mother 's baby , and if her mother did n't insist on Ellen 's relieving her a little , why , then she would have to go on alone as best she could . With her everlasting excuse of business college , Ellen did little enough about the house anyway . Rosie hardened her heart and , as the family gathered for midday meal , was ready with a plan for that very afternoon . She broached the subject at the table . `` Say , Jackie , do you want to come with me this afternoon ? I 'm going somewheres . ''