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The Odd Women

CHAPTER VII
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Up above here is Cumberland Market; a hay and straw market.

Quite pleasant odours--country odours--reach us on market day.

I am country-bred; that's why I speak of such a trifle.' 'So am I,' said Monica.

'I come from Somerset.' 'And I from Hampshire.

Do you know, I have a strong suspicion that all the really nice girls in London _are_ country girls.' Monica had to look at the speaker to be sure that this was said in pleasantry.


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