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Audrey

CHAPTER X
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Say, finally, that I plume myself that, given the chance, I might break down this airy hatred." He set down the bottle, and pushed one of the brimming glasses across the table.

"I should like to make trial of my strength," he said, with, a laugh.

"Come! I did you a service to-day; in your turn do me a pleasure." MacLean dragged a chair to the table, and sat down.

"I will drink with you," he said, "and forget for an hour.

A man grows tired--It is Burgundy, is it not?
Old Borlum and I emptied a bottle between us, the day he went as hostage to Wills; since then I have not tasted wine.


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