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The Odd Women

CHAPTER XII
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Unfortunately, she's my only relative; or the only one I know anything about.

After our marriage I don't think we shall see much of her--' 'No, I dare say not,' was Monica's remark.

And thereupon they turned to pleasanter themes.
That morning Widdowson had received from his sister-in-law a scribbled post-card, asking him to call upon Mrs.Luke early the day that followed.

Of course this meant that the lady was desirous of further talk concerning Miss Madden.

Unwillingly, but as a matter of duty, he kept the appointment.


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