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Mary Anerley

CHAPTER XXII
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But in some ways Pet was sharp enough.
"Then they never will want that house rent-free, nor the fat pig, nor any other presents.

Oh, Insie, how very much better that will be! I find it so much nicer always to get thing's than to give them.

And people are so good-natured, when they have done it, and can talk of it.

Insie, they shall give me something when I marry you, and as often as they like afterward." "They will give you something you will not like," she answered, with a laugh, and a look along the moor, "if you stay here too long chattering with me.

Do you know what o'clock it is?
I know always, whether the sun is out or in.


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