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The Amazing Marriage

CHAPTER XXXII
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I am not sure of your having learnt yet the right disposal of money.' 'I beg, my lord, to have two thousand pounds a year allowed me.' 'Ten--and it's a task to spend the sum on a single household--shall be alloted to your expenditure at Esslemont;--stables, bills, et caetera.
You can entertain.

My steward Leddings will undertake the management.
You will not be troubled with payings.' Her head acknowledged the graciousness.--'I would have two thousand pounds and live where I please.' 'Pardon me: the two, for a lady living where she pleases, exceeds the required amount.' 'I will accept a smaller sum, my lord.' 'Money!-it seems a singular demand when all supplies are furnished.' 'I would have control of some money.' 'You are thinking of charities.' 'Not charities.' 'Edwards here has a provision for the hospital needs of the people.

Mr.
Woodseer applies to me in cases he can certify.

Leddings will do the same at Esslemont.' 'I am glad, I am thankful.

The money I would have is for my own use.


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