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Thyrza

CHAPTER X
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Well, well, my dear, it's only waiting, you see; something comes soon or late to those that deserve it.

I'm glad I've lived to see this, Gilbert.' He said, when they had talked of it for a few minutes: 'Will you show this to Thyrza to-morrow morning ?' She fixed her eyes on him, over the top of her spectacles, keenly.
'To be sure I will.

Yes, yes, of course I will.' 'She's been here for a few minutes since tea.

I told her if she'd come down in the morning you'd have something to tell her.' 'She's been here?
But why didn't you call me?
I must go up and speak.' 'Not to-night, mother.

It was better that you weren't here.


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