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The Crown of Life

CHAPTER XII
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"You think it better I shouldn't.

I understand." Olga reappeared, and the young man turned to her with resolute cheerfulness.

When at length he took leave of his friends, they saw nothing but good spirits and healthful energy.

He would certainly see them again before leaving England, and before long would let them know all his projects in detail.

So he went his way into the summer night, back to the roaring world of London; one man in the multitude who knew his heart's desire, and saw all else in the light thereof.
For three days, Mrs.Hannaford and her daughter lived expectant; then arrived in answer to the letter left behind at Hammersmith.


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