She explained the situation. It was within four miles northward of Exeter.

达什伍德太太说明了地点，就在埃克塞特以北不到四英里的地方。

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In an effort to undo what she had done, she went to an older, wise woman in the village, explained her situation, and asked for advice.

为了努力消除自己所做错事的影响，她拜访本村一位有智慧的年长妇女，介绍她的现状，寻求解决办法。

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She thoughtfully and genuinely explained the situation.

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Many villages, such as Kansera, only have primary schools, and children may have to travel far to go to secondary schools, she explained -- a situation that can render education difficult at best when walking is the only means of getting somewhere.

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