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The Purchase Price

CHAPTER XXVI
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We have much which we might discuss of common interest.

There is much of interest in that country beyond, which we might see.

I do not venture any suggestion for you, but only say that if it were within your own desires to travel in the company of a man whose former station at least ought to render your reputation safe, you and your servants will be welcome in my company.

My party will have other gentlemen and ladies, not of mean station, I hope." She looked at him, hesitating, studying.

It was hardly a fair contest, this of youth and scant experience against suavity and shrewdness strengthened by years of public life.
"I am somewhat helpless, Sir," she said, at length.


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