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Peter’s Mother

CHAPTER VIII
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Somehow you inspire me with confidence.

I believe you can save her.

I believe you could find a way to bring back her peace of mind; the interest in life--the gaiety of heart--that is natural to her.

If I were in your place, not the two old women--not Sir Timothy's ghost--not that poor conceited slip of a lad who may be shot to-morrow--would stand in my way.

I would bring back the colour to her cheek, and the light to her eye, and the music to her voice--" "Whilst her boy is in danger ?" John asked, almost scornfully.


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