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THE MACHINE AND THE MAIDEN--A KNIGHT OF TO-DAY.
At the flat that evening Carrie felt a new phase of its atmosphere.

The fact that it was unchanged, while her feelings were different, increased her knowledge of its character.

Minnie, after the good spirits Carrie manifested at first, expected a fair report.

Hanson supposed that Carrie would be satisfied.
"Well," he said, as he came in from the hall in his working clothes, and looked at Carrie through the dining-room door, "how did you make out ?" "Oh," said Carrie, "it's pretty hard.