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Beatrice

CHAPTER XIX
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"Am I to return you L100 ?" "No, no," answered Geoffrey, "I daresay that you have some debts to pay.
Thank Heaven, I can get on very well and earn more money than I want.
Not enough clothing--it is shocking to think of!" he added, more to himself than to his listener.
The old man rose, his eyes full of tears.

"God bless you," he said, "God bless you.

I do not know how to thank you--I don't indeed," and he caught Geoffrey's hand between his trembling palms and pressed it.
"Please do not say any more, Mr.Granger; it really is only a matter of mutual obligation.

No, no, I don't want any note of hand.

If I were to die it might be used against you.


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