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The Honorable Miss

CHAPTER XXVII
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Had you been an educated man, Grand-dad, you'd have educated me; and had you been a good man, you'd have taught me goodness; and a kind man, you'd have guarded your poor Nina.

Was it your fault that you were ignorant--and wanting in goodness--and lacking in kindness?
You did your best--, after your lights." Then she stooped and kissed him again.

He was heavy from the drug she had put into the wine, and did not stir.

She slipped her hand softly under his pillow.
"Poor old man, I am taking away your trump-card," she said.

She drew a thick letter, yellow with age, from under the pillow, put it into her pocket, and taking up the candle left the room..


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