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She gives her the umbrella because she's always wanted a child and also wanted to be nice to her.

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Miss Crosman gives the narrator the umbrella as a token of gratitude for the narrator's kind gesture or help. It symbolizes appreciation and reflects Miss Crosman's desire to reciprocate the kindness shown to her.

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