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Papa always included me in the same activities as my brothers, from Alpine hikes to carpentry. But Franklin women are meant to use their intellectual gifts for the betterment of mankind through charity, governmental positions, good works, and of course, a suitable marriage. Not a salaried position. After all, we neednβt undertake paid labor to support ourselves; trusts take care of that, as do our male family members who work in financial firms, bankers all.
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