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The Emancipated

CHAPTER VIII
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And in Cecily's case, I believe I have vindicated my theory.

She respects herself; she knows all that lack of self-respect involves.

She has been fed on wholesome victuals, not on adulterated milk.

She is not haunted with that vulgar shame which passes for maiden modesty.

Do you find fault with her, as a girl ?" "I should have to ponder long for an objection." "And what is the practical result?
In whatever society she is, I am quite easy in mind about her.


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