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Mary Anerley

CHAPTER XIII
18/19

When there is no woman, I can see my way.

We have got the right pig by the ear this time." "John Cadman, your manner of speech is rude.

You forget that your commanding officer has a wife and family, three-quarters of which are female.

You will give me your information without any rude observations as to sex, of which you, as a married man, should be ashamed.

A man and his wife are one flesh, Cadman, and therefore you are a woman yourself, and must labor not to disgrace yourself.


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