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Rhoda Fleming

CHAPTER XI
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They will have formed their ideas.

You know how unjust they will be.

Since, however, the taste is for being a victim--eh ?" London lodging-house rooms in Winter when the blinds are down, and a cheerless fire is in the grate, or when blinds are up and street-lamps salute the inhabitants with uncordial rays, are not entertaining places of residence for restless spirits.

Edward paced about the room.

He lit a cigar and puffed at it fretfully.
"Will you come and try one of the theatres for an hour ?" he asked.
She rose submissively, afraid to say that she thought she should look ill in the staring lights; but he, with great quickness of perception, rendered her task easier by naming the dress she was to wear, the jewels, and the colour of the opera cloak.


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