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CHAPTER XI
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When he called yesterday I thought of you, and I found he could help us to a young lady employed in his office at correcting proof sheets." "What is the lady's name ?" "Mrs.Evelin." "Why does she leave her employment ?" "To save her eyes, poor soul.

When the senior partner, Mr.Farleigh, met with her, she was reduced by family misfortunes to earn her own living.
The publishers would have been only too glad to keep her in their office, but for the oculist's report.

He declared that she would run the risk of blindness, if she fatigued her weak eyes much longer.

There is the only objection to this otherwise invaluable person--she will not be able to read to you." "Can she sing and play ?" "Exquisitely.

Mr.Farleigh answers for her music." "And her character ?" "Mr.Halford answers for her character." "And her manners ?" "A perfect lady.


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