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The Romany Rye

CHAPTER VI
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Thank you; your hair is very beautiful, madam," she continued, as she proceeded to braid Belle's hair; "so is your countenance.

Should you ever go to the great city, among the grand folks, you would make a sensation, madam.

I have made one myself, who am dark; the chi she is kauley, which last word signifies black, which I am not, though rather dark.

There is no colour like white, madam; it's so lasting, so genteel.

Gentility will carry the day, madam, even with the young rye.


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