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Ruth

CHAPTER XI
12/27

I shall sit up to-night and watch her myself; and I shall send you and Mrs Hughes early to bed, for you have both a worn look about you I don't like.

Are you sure the effect of that fall has gone off?
Do you feel anything of it in your back still?
After all, I owe her something for turning back to your help.
Are you sure she was going to drown herself ?" "I cannot be sure, for I have not questioned her.

She has not been in a state to be questioned; but I have no doubt whatever about it.

But you must not think of sitting up after your journey, Faith." "Answer me, Thurstan.

Do you feel any bad effect from that fall ?" "No, hardly any.


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