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Polly Oliver’s Problem

CHAPTER VII
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Suffice it to say that he walked to Professor Salazar's with me to make my excuses, came over to town with me, came up to the house, I trembling for fear he would slip through my fingers at any moment; then, you know, he stayed to dinner, I in terror all the time as the fatal hours approached and departed; and there he is, 'the captive of my bow and spear,' tucked up in Mrs.Howe's best bed, thanks to your ingenuity! I could never have devised that last plot, mamma; it was a masterpiece!" "You did a kind deed, little daughter," said Mrs.Oliver, with a kiss.
"But poor Mrs.Noble! What can we do for her?
We cannot play policemen all the time.

We are too far from Edgar to know his plans, and any interference of which he is conscious would be worse than nothing.

I cannot believe that he is far wrong yet.

He certainly never appeared better; so polite and thoughtful and friendly.

Well, we must let the morrow bring counsel." "I hope that smirking, odious Tony is disappointed!" said Polly viciously, as she turned out the gas.


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