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Eleanor

CHAPTER XIII
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Now Mr.Manisty--how is he provided in that way ?' His sudden question took Lucy by surprise, and the quick rise of colour in the clear cheeks did not escape him.
'Well--I suppose he has his book ?' she said, smiling.
'Oh! no use at all! He can do what he likes with his book.

But you can't do what you like with the dictionary.

You must take it or leave it.

That's what makes it so reposeful.

Now if I were asked, I could soon find some Persian roots for Mr.Manisty--to be taken every day!' Lucy glanced across the table.


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