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The New Magdalen

CHAPTER XVIII
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I am more considerate of you than you seem to think--I don't like leaving you here by yourself.

Do you understand?
"I am much obliged to your ladyship.

I don't mind being left here by myself." "You don't mind?
I never heard of such heroism in my life--out of a novel! Suppose that crazy wretch should find her way in here ?" "She would not frighten me this time as she frightened me before." "Not too fast, my young lady! Suppose--Good heavens! now I think of it, there is the conservatory.

Suppose she should be hidden in there?
Julian is searching the grounds.

Who is to search the conservatory ?" "With your ladyship's permission, _I_ will search the conservatory." "You!!!" "With your ladyship's permission." "I can hardly believe my own ears! Well, 'Live and learn' is an old proverb.


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