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Mary Anerley

CHAPTER XIX
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Tell this man Jack that he must be there before twelve o'clock to-morrow, and then you can call about two o'clock, and bring back what there may be for signature; and be careful of it.

Eliza, I think I have set forth your wishes." "But, my lady, lawyers do take such a time; and who will look after Master Lancelot?
I fear to have my feet two moiles off here--" "Obey your orders, without reasoning; that is for those who give them.
Eliza, I am sure that you agree with me.

Jordas, make this man clearly understand, as you can do when you take the trouble.

But you first must clearly understand the whole yourself.

I will repeat it for you." Philippa Yordas went through the whole of her orders again most clearly, and at every one of them the dogman nodded his large head distinctly, and counted the nods on his fingers to make sure; for this part is gifted with high mathematics.


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