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The Shoulders of Atlas

CHAPTER XI
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The wine had deepened the glow on her cheeks.

Her eyes were more brilliant.
She pulled her hair a little over one temple, and looked at herself with entire satisfaction.

Lucy had beautiful neck and arms, unexpectedly plump for a girl so apparently slender.

Her skin was full of rosy color, too.

She gazed at the superb curve of her shoulders rising above the dainty lace of her corset-cover, and smiled undisguisedly.
"I wish my neck was as plump as yours," said Rose.
"Yes, she has a nice, plump neck," said Mrs.Ayres.While the words showed maternal pride, the tone never relaxed from its nervous anxiety.
Lucy's smile vanished suddenly.


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