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The Odd Women

CHAPTER XXIV
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Monica in that moment leapt past him, and reached the door of the room before he could stop her.
'Stay where you are!' she cried, 'If your hands touch me again I shall call for help until someone comes up.

I won't endure your touch!' 'Do you pretend you are innocent of any crime against me ?' 'I am not what you called me.

Explain everything as you like.

I will explain nothing.

I want only to be free from you.' She opened the door, rapidly crossed the landing, and went upstairs.
Feeling it was useless to follow, Widdowson allowed the door to remain wide, and waited.


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