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The Half-Hearted

CHAPTER VIII
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It will be a sharp fight, but I see no reason why you should not win.

After all, it is your own countryside, and you are a better man than your opponent." "You are the serpent who has broken up this peaceful home.

I shall be miserable for a month, and the house will be divided against itself.
Arthur has promised to help Stocks, while the Manorwaters, root and branch, are pledged to support him." "I'll do my best, Lewie, for old acquaintance' sake.

It had to come sooner or later, you know, and it is as well that you should seize the favourable moment.

Now let us drop the subject for to-night.


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