[Jennie Baxter, Journalist by Robert Barr (writer)]@TWC D-Link bookJennie Baxter, Journalist CHAPTER XX 9/13
But I compound with my conscience in this way.
You and I are to be married; then we will be one.
That one shall be heir to all the successes of each of us and shall disclaim all the failures of each. Isn't that a good idea ?" "Excellent," replied Jennie; "nevertheless, I cannot help feeling just a little sorry for poor Mr.Hardwick." "Who is he--the editor ?" "Yes.
He _did_ have such faith in me that it seems almost a pity to disappoint him." "You mustn't trouble your mind about Hardwick.
Don't think of him at all; think of me instead." "I am afraid I do, and have done so for some time past; nevertheless, I shall get off at Liege and telegraph to him that I am not bringing the document to London." "I will send the telegram for you when we reach there; but, if I remember rightly what you told me of his purpose, he can't be very deeply disappointed.
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