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Born in Exile

CHAPTER III
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Godwin'll put us up to all the ins and outs.

Plenty o' time for that; 'e'll often run over an' 'ev a bit o' dinner, and no need to talk about p'yment.' 'Do you stay in Twybridge to-night ?' inquired Godwin, who had changed in look and manner, so that he appeared all but cheerful.
'No, we're on our w'y 'ome, is Jowey an' me.

Jest thought we'd break the journey 'ere.

We shall ketch the six-fifty hup.' 'Then you will have a cup of tea with us,' said Mrs.Peak, surprised at Godwin's transformation, but seeing that hospitality was now unavoidable.
Charlotte presently entered the house, and, after a private conversation with her mother, went to greet Andrew.

If only to signify her contempt for Godwin's prejudices, Charlotte would have behaved civilly to the London uncle.


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