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Mercedes, Hilda enter the scene
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Mercedes
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Good morning, Hilda. Is anything troubling you today?
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Hilda
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Nope. Nothing.
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Hilda
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If there was, I don't think I'd ask for your help.
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Mercedes
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I'm sorry to hear that. Have I done something to upset you?
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Hilda
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Not exactly. You go overboard helping me, is all.
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Hilda
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You do way, way too much.
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Hilda
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So I feel guilty, like I'm putting you out.
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Mercedes
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Goodness! It was never my intention to have you worry about me!
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Hilda
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Hm. Can I ask you something?
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Mercedes
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Of course. What is it?
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Hilda
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What are you doing today?
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Mercedes
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Following my morning prayers, I'll be cleaning the altar then caring for the flowers in the greenhouse.
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Mercedes
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Then it's off to the library to help organize and sort, then to the dining hall to wipe down the tables and chairs. The floors could use a good polish too...
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Mercedes
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Oh! And the weather's so nice that I might air out the bedding! After that it's—
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Hilda
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Wow, you're still not done? There's more?
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Mercedes
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Well, the dishcloths in the dining hall are all frayed, so I was hoping to mend them.
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Hilda
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Sewing! Don't you think that's too much?
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Mercedes
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Whatever do you mean? And why are you speaking so loudly all of a sudden?
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Hilda
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Ugh! I'll help with the dining hall. But I am not sewing.
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Mercedes
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You want to help? That would be delightful!
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Hilda
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Everyone asks you for help, and you always say yes, don't you?
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Mercedes
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I suppose. I believe it's important to help where you can.
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Mercedes
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If you see someone in trouble, you can't leave them, can you?
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Hilda
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You're too kind, Mercedes—literally. I can't empathize.
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Mercedes
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I'm sure you can. You and I are very similar in that way.
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Hilda
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Are you serious? How? We have nothing in common.
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Mercedes
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That may be so, but you thought I was in trouble and you agreed to help, didn't you?
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Hilda
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Well, I mean, yes.
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Mercedes
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That's exactly what I do! I'm so happy to have found a kindred spirit!
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Hilda
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Uh... If that's what makes you happy, OK. Kindred spirits, let's go with that.
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Mercedes
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Now that I've got you at my side, I can take on even more responsibilities!
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Hilda
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Not a chance!