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Verner’s Pride

CHAPTER II
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"And now that they be behind-hand with their rent, it is a glorious opportunity to get rid of 'em.

I'd turn 'em into the road, without a bed to lie on, this very night!" "How would you like to be turned into the road, without a bed to lie on ?" demanded Lionel.
"Me!" returned Roy, in deep dudgeon.

"Do you compare me to that Dawson lot?
When I give cause to be turned out, then I hope I may be turned out, sir, that's all.

Mr.Lionel," he added, in a more conciliating tone, "I know better about out-door things than you, and I say it's necessary to be shut of the Dawsons.

Give me power to act in this." "I will not," said Lionel.


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