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An Eye for an Eye

CHAPTER IX
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The letter, as we have seen, was successful, and Fred, who caused himself to be carried over from Dorchester to Scroope as fast as post-horses could be made to gallop, almost expected to be told on his arrival that his uncle had departed to his rest.

In the hall he encountered Mrs.Bunce the housekeeper.

"We think my lord is a little better," said Mrs.Bunce almost in a whisper.
"My lord took a little broth in the middle of the day, and we believe he has slept since." Then he passed on and found his aunt in the small sitting-room.

His uncle had rallied a little, she told him.

She was very affectionate in her manner, and thanked him warmly for his alacrity in coming.


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