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Thyrza

CHAPTER X
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She did not know for certain that he had yet heard the news.
'I want you,' he continued 'to give your sister my good wishes.

Will you ?' 'Yes, I will, Mr.Ackroyd.' 'Grail came and told me all about it.

It wasn't pleasant to hear, but he's a good fellow and I'm not surprised at his luck.

I haven't felt I wanted to quarrel with him, and I think better of myself for that.

And yet it means a good deal to me--more than you think, I dare say.' 'You'll soon forget it, Mr.Ackroyd,' Lydia said, in a clear, steady voice.
'Well, you 'll see if I do.


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