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The Small House at Allington

CHAPTER V
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"Among the breaches of promise, I suppose." "Either that, or else among the victims of matrimony.

My belief of you is, that if you gave such a promise, you'd carry it out." "Perhaps I should," said Johnny; "but I don't know.

It's a matter of doubt what a man ought to do in such a case." "But there's been nothing of that kind yet ?" "Oh dear, no!" "If I was you, Johnny, I'd keep away from her.

It's very good fun, of course, that sort of thing; but it is so uncommon dangerous! Where would you be now with such a girl as that for your wife ?" Such had been the caution given by Cradell to his friend.

And now, just as he was starting for Allington, Eames returned the compliment.
They had gone together to the Great Western station at Paddington, and Johnny tendered his advice as they were walking together up and down the platform.
"I say, Caudle, old boy, you'll find yourself in trouble with that Mrs Lupex, if you don't take care of yourself." "But I shall take care of myself.


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