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The Pool in the Desert

CHAPTER 1
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'Nothing,' I said sadly, 'that I can put my finger on.
But I hope to discover a few later.

The sun may bring them out.' 'Like freckles.

Well, you are a lucky woman.

Mine had plenty, I assure you.

Untidiness was no name for Jessie, and Mary--I'm SORRY to say that Mary sometimes fibbed.' 'How lovable of her! Cecily's neatness is a painful example to me, and I don't believe she would tell a fib to save my life.' 'Tell me,' said Mrs.Morgan, as the lunch-bell rang and she gathered her occupation into her work-basket, 'who is that talking to her ?' 'Oh, an old friend,' I replied easily; 'Dacres Tottenham, a dear fellow, and most benevolent.


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