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Eleanor

CHAPTER XVI
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Gianni there'-- he pointed to the convent, and Lucy understood that he referred to the _contadino_--'Gianni went to Don Teodoro, and asked if he should turn him out.

But Don Teodoro wouldn't say Yes or No.

He pays well, but the village want him to go.

They say he will bring them ill-luck with their harvest.' 'And the _Padre parroco_?
Does he not speak to him ?' Antonio laughed.
'When Don Teodoro passes him on the road he doesn't see him--_capisce_, Signorina?
And so with all the other priests.

When he comes by they have no eyes.


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