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Heart and Science

CHAPTER XXII
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This circumstance might possibly be worth bearing in mind.
"Do you see any objection to accepting Mr.Le Frank's proposal ?" Mrs.
Gallilee asked.

Miss Minerva saw an objection forthwith, and, thanks to her effort of memory, discovered an especially mischievous way of stating it.

"I feel a certain delicacy in offering an opinion," she said modestly.
Mrs.Gallilee was surprised.

"Do you allude to Mr.Le Frank ?" she inquired.
"No.

I don't doubt that his instructions would be of service to any young lady." "Are you thinking of my niece ?" "No, Mrs.Gallilee.I am thinking of your son." "In what way, if you please ?" "In this way.


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