Eight Cousins

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Set in a somber parlor filled with antique furniture and portraits, Rose grapples with profound loneliness and grief after losing her parents. Seeking solace in her melancholic surroundings, she prepares for tears as she reflects on her troubles. Recently placed in the care of her well-meaning but bewildered great-aunts, Rose feels out of place and struggles to find happiness in her new home. The atmosphere of the room and the rain outside echo her sorrow, emphasizing her sense of isolation and the challenge of adapting to her new life.