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Diana of the Crossways

CHAPTER VIII
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IN WHICH IS EXHIBITED HOW A PRACTICAL MAN AND A DIVINING.
WOMAN LEARN TO RESPECT ONE ANOTHER 'You see, you are my crutch,' Lady Dunstane said to him,--raising the stick in reminder of the present.
He offered his arm and hurriedly informed her, to dispose of dull personal matter, that he had just landed.

She looked at the clock.
'Lukin is in town.

You know the song: "Alas, I scarce can go or creep While Lukin is away." I do not doubt you have succeeded in your business over there.

Ah! Now I suppose you have confidence in your success.


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