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The Claverings

CHAPTER XX
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He was aware, however, of his ignorance, and said nothing.
"No one ever did try to shut you up, Sophie!" "No, indeed; M.Gordeloup knew better.

What would he do if I were shut up?
And no one will ever shut you up, my dear.

If I were you, I would give no one a chance." "Don't say that," said the captain, almost passionately; "don't say that." "Ha, ha! but I do say it.

Why should a woman who has got everything marry again?
If she wants de fields and de daisies she has got them of her own--yes, of her own.

If she wants de town, she has got that, too.
Jewels--she can go and buy them.


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