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Heart and Science

CHAPTER XX
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Once, he looked round, when he reached the door--and then it was over.
Alone on the landing, he dashed the tears away from his eyes.

Suffering and sorrow tried hard to get the better of his manhood: they had shaken, but had not conquered him.

He was calm, when he joined the members of the family, waiting in the library.
Perpetually setting an example, Mrs.Gallilee ascended her domestic pedestal as usual.

She favoured her son with one more kiss, and reminded him of the railway.

"We understand each other, Ovid--you have only five minutes to spare.


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