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The American Baron

CHAPTER XIV
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Well, I'm pleased to see you, ma'am.

Do you know, ma'am, I have reason to remember your name?
It's associated with the brightest hours of my life.

It was in your parlor, ma'am, that I first obtained Min's promise of her hand.
Your hand, madam." And, stooping down, he grasped Mrs.Willoughby's hand, which was not extended, and wrung it so hard that she actually gave a little shriek.
"For my part, ma'am," he continued, "I'm not ashamed of my name--not a mite.

It's a good, honest name; but being as the Holy Father's gone and made me a noble, I prefer being addressed by my title.

All Americans are above titles.


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