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Mansfield Park

CHAPTER IX
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_There_ you must look for the banners and the achievements." "It was foolish of me not to think of all that; but I am disappointed." Mrs.Rushworth began her relation.

"This chapel was fitted up as you see it, in James the Second's time.

Before that period, as I understand, the pews were only wainscot; and there is some reason to think that the linings and cushions of the pulpit and family seat were only purple cloth; but this is not quite certain.

It is a handsome chapel, and was formerly in constant use both morning and evening.

Prayers were always read in it by the domestic chaplain, within the memory of many; but the late Mr.Rushworth left it off." "Every generation has its improvements," said Miss Crawford, with a smile, to Edmund.
Mrs.Rushworth was gone to repeat her lesson to Mr.Crawford; and Edmund, Fanny, and Miss Crawford remained in a cluster together.
"It is a pity," cried Fanny, "that the custom should have been discontinued.


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