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The Amazing Marriage

CHAPTER XIX
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'The minister has been to the coach-office, to order up her box from that inn.

He did it in his name; they can't refuse; no money's owing.

She must have a change.

Sally has fifteen pounds locked up in case of need.' Sally's capacity and economy fetched the penniless philosopher a slap.
'You've taken to this lady,' he said.
'She held my hand, while Kit Ines was at his work; and I was new to her, and a prize-fighter's lass, they call me:--upon the top of that nobleman's coach, where he made me sit, behind her, to see the fight; and she his wedded lady that morning.

A queer groom.


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