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The Profiteers

CHAPTER X
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I was at her hospital at Etaples." "Every one says that she is charming," the young lady continued, with a side glance at him.

"Pity she can't keep that wicked husband of hers a little more under control.

You know, Mr.Wingate," she confided, "he has asked me to supper four or five times but I have never cared about going with him quite alone.

A girl has to be so careful in my position.

Don't you agree with me ?" "I suppose so," he answered indifferently.
"Dear old 'Dredful,' as Lord Fanleighton used to call him, can be very amusing sometimes, but he hasn't the best reputation, and of course he's terrible when he's drunk, as he was last night.


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