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I Say No

CHAPTER IX
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As for walks, if you go out on one side of the house you may, or may not, be gored by cattle.

On the other side, if the darkness overtakes you, you may, or may not, tumble down a deserted lead mine.

But the company, inside the house, makes amends for it all," Mrs.Rook proceeded, enjoying the expression of dismay which was beginning to show itself on Emily's face.

"Plenty of excitement for you, my dear, in our small family.

Sir Jervis will introduce you to plaster casts of hideous Indian idols; he will keep you writing for him, without mercy, from morning to night; and when he does let you go, old Miss Redwood will find she can't sleep, and will send for the pretty young lady-secretary to read to her.


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