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Beyond the City

CHAPTER V
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He ceased to glower as he gazed upon her, and the frown smoothed away from his rugged brow.
"May I come in ?" said she, framing herself in the open window, with a background of green sward and blue sky.

"I feel like an invader deep in an enemy's country." "It is a very welcome invasion, ma'am," said he, clearing his throat and pulling at his high collar.

"Try this garden chair.

What is there that I can do for you?
Shall I ring and let Mrs.Denver know that you are here ?" "Pray do not trouble, Admiral.

I only looked in with reference to our little chat this morning.


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