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The Honorable Miss

CHAPTER XXIV
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But she have been a-setting in the drawing-room for over an hour." "And Miss Matty, you say, is out!" "Oh, yes, ma'am; a-pleasuring in her shot silk, and the open-worked stockings you ironed up a fortnight back." "Well, I feel bothered altogether, but I must go and see this visitor." Accordingly Mrs.Bell entered her drawing-room, where she was instantly confronted by a tall girl who greeted her with warmth, flashed her brilliant eyes into her face, subjugated her in a moment, and then made a bold request.
"My name is Josephine Hart.

About a month ago I took rooms at the Testers.

I find Mrs.Bertram has forbidden them to receive me again.

I don't know where to go, as I am not acquainted with Northbury, but I can pay for good rooms.

Can you recommend any ?" "My dear child, now let me think.


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