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Herb of Grace

CHAPTER XIX
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See what responsibilities and the pains and penalties of life do for a woman!" It was a strange speech, and a strange flash of the eye accompanied it; then her tone and manner suddenly changed, as a footstep in their vicinity reached her ear.
"Saul, were you looking for me ?" she said, starting from her seat.

"I was tired, so Mr.Herrick found me this nice shady place.

I suppose it is time for us to go." "Well, we have a dinner-party on to-night," returned her brother blandly, "and it will hardly do for the hostess to be late.

Wait a moment, Leah," as she was about to take leave of Malcolm, "I found Dysart hunting for your fan, so I told him I had it.

It cost ten guineas, you remember," in a meaning tone.


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