23. "No, Nessa."
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"No Nessa."
"But Papa…"
"Nessarose darling, we can just tutor you at home."
"But Papa, you let Elphaba go!"
"Because Elphaba can…"
"Can what Papa? Can walk?"
"Nessa—"
"No Papa. I want to go to school! I want to study theology! It's my only chance to be normal!"
"Nessarose…"
"Papa, please understand… I need this."
……….
"All right. I'll send a letter to your sister and the headmistress. You can start next semester."
"Oh thank you Papa!"
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