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The Short Works of George Meredith

CHAPTER III
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Do you think of remaining in England ?" "I've got to settle about a glass I broke last night." "Ah! I have heard of it.

Yes, I fear there will have to be a settlement." "I shall pay half of the damage.

You'll have to stump up your part." Van Diemen smiled roguishly.
"We must discuss that," said Tinman, smiling too, as a patient in bed may smile at a doctor's joke; for he was, as Crickledon had said of him, no fool on practical points, and Van Diemen's mention of the half-payment reassured him as to his old friend's position in the world, and softly thawed him.

"Will you dine with me to-day ?" "I don't mind if I do.

I've a girl.


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