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The Paying Guest

CHAPTER II
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'And one gets to town so easily.

What do you pay for your season-ticket, Mr.Mumford?
Oh, well! that isn't much.

I almost think I shall get one.' 'Do you wish to go up very often, then ?' asked Emmeline, reflecting on her new responsibilities.
'Oh! not every day, of course.

But a season-ticket saves the bother each time, and you have a sort of feeling, you know, that you can be in town whenever you like.' It had not hitherto been the Mumfords' wont to dress for dinner, but this evening they did so, and obviously to Miss Derrick's gratification.

She herself appeared in a dress which altogether outshone that of her hostess.


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