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The Hermit of Far End

CHAPTER II
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But I've a clear four hundred a year, altogether apart from the Barrow moneys, and that, at my death, will be yours." "I don't want to hear about it!" burst out Sara passionately.

"It's hateful even talking of such things." Patrick smiled, amused and a little touched by youth's lack of worldly wisdom.
"Don't be a fool, my dear.

I shan't die a day sooner for having made my will--and I shall die a deal more comfortably, knowing that you are provided for.

I promised your mother that, as far as lay in my power, I would shield you from wrecking your life as she wrecked hers.

And money--a secure little income of her own--is a very good sort of shield for a women.


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