I only planned to work for the family until the new baby arrived, then my older sister, Margaret, was to work for them. Margaret only worked there a few weeks. After Margaret quit, the family wanted me to come back to work for them again. I remember, at 16 years old, I cried like a baby and told my Dad that I just couldn't go back and work there again. Dad did not make me go.
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