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The Half-Hearted

CHAPTER V
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George, who never read such things, handed it to Arthur, who glanced over the lines and returned it.

The second explained in correct journalese that the Manorwater family had returned to Glenavelin for the summer and autumn, and that Mr.Lewis Haystoun was expected at Etterick shortly.

The third recorded the opening of a bazaar in the town of Gledsmuir which Mr.Haystoun had patronised, "looking," said the fatuous cutting, "very brown and distinguished after his experiences in the East."-- "Whew!" said George.

"Poor beggar, to have such stuff written about him!"-- The fourth discussed the possible retirement of Sir Robert Merkland, the member for Gledsmuir, and his possible successor.

Mr.Haystoun's name was mentioned, "though indeed," said the wiseacre, "that gentleman has never shown any decided leanings to practical politics.


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