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The Odd Women

CHAPTER VIII
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In character, too, I think they must be very much alike.

They couldn't talk about the simplest thing without disagreeing.

My uncle had risen from the ranks but he disliked to be reminded of it.

He disliked the commerce by which he made his fortune.

His desire was to win social position; if baronetcies could be purchased in our time, he would have given a huge sum to acquire one.


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