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Fern’s Hollow

CHAPTER XIII
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Just make your own choice, and I'll accommodate you about the price.' 'I've got no money,' said Martha.
'Oh, you and me'll not quarrel about money,' replied Andrew; 'you make your choice, and I'll wait your time.

I'm coming my rounds pretty regular, and you can put up a shilling or two agen I come, without letting on to father.

But maybe you're married, my dear ?' 'No,' she answered, blushing.
'It's not far off, I'll be bound,' he continued, 'and with a shawl like this, now, you'd look like a full-blown rose.

Come, I'll not be hard upon you, as it's the first time you've dealt with me.

That shawl's worth ten shillings if it's worth a farthing, and I'll let you have it for seven shillings and sixpence; half a crown down, and a shilling a fortnight till it's paid up.' Andrew threw the shawl over her shoulders, and turned her round to the envying view of the assembled girls, who were not allowed to touch any of his goods with their soiled hands.


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