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After Dark

PROLOGUE TO THE SECOND STORY
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Good lissom figure, that looked as if it had never been boxed up in a pair of stays.

Eyes that made me feel as if I was under a pretty stiff cross-examination the moment she looked at me.

Fine red, kiss-and-come-again sort of lips.

Cheeks and complexion--No, Mr.Artist, you wouldn't identify her by her cheeks and complexion, if I drew you a picture of them this very moment.

She has had a family of children since the time I'm talking of; and her cheeks are a trifle fatter, and her complexion is a shade or two redder now, than when I first met her out walking with Mr.Frank.
The marriage was to take place on a Wednesday.


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