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The Measure of a Man

CHAPTER IV
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I can tell you that.

But I want to know what John is up to--sending you away for a whole year--such nonsense!" Then Harry made John's proposal as attractive as he could, and Mrs.
Hatton listened with a face devoid of all expression, until he said: "I want you with me, mother.

I shall have no pleasure without you." "There is something else you want, Harry.

What is it ?" "Well, mother, there is a beautiful girl whom I love with all my heart and soul.

I want to take her with me, but I can not--unless you also go." Mrs.Hatton's face flushed, and she dropped her eyes, knowing that they were full of anger.


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