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The Black Box

CHAPTER X
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I am not, I confess, given to the pleasures of the table, but if anything could move me to enthusiasm in dietary matters, the sight of your sideboard, my dear sister-in-law, would do so.

I commend the bacon and eggs to you, Quest, or if you prefer sausages, those long, thin ones are home-made and delicious.
Does Mrs.Bland still cure our hams, Julia ?" "Her daughter does," Lady Ashleigh replied, smiling.

"We are almost self-supporting here.

All our daily produce, of course, comes from the home farm.

Tea or coffee, Mr.Quest ?" "Coffee, if you please," Quest decided, returning from his visit to the sideboard.


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