I liked having some time to myself. Our family was such a close one, you could get smothered. Of course, we didn't always agree with one another. Sometimes I quarreled with my brother and sisters, but I couldn't remember hating anyone for more than five minutes.

Gloria Whelan
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Even though it's a common belief that family members aren't supposed to argue with each other, there is no reason to feel guilty about arguing. In this passage, Elizabeth expresses her anger toward the people who have been criticizing her and her actions. She admits that she does not always agree with her family members but does not harbor a grudge against them.

Source: Summer Of The War

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