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The Chief Legatee

CHAPTER XV
12/18

And I can see her as plain as plain the moment I stop to think.
She was pretty, you see, and just a little scared to speak to a stranger.
But that went as she saw my face, and she asked me very perlite if she was on the right road to the Ferry." "And you told her she was ?" "Sartain; and how much time she had to get there to catch the boat." "I see.

So you would know her again if you saw her." "I jest would." The lawyer made a move towards the door which Mr.Ransom hastened to open.

As the long vista of the hall disclosed itself, Mr.Harper turned upon the countryman with the quiet remark: "There were two ladies here, you know.Twins.Their likeness was remarkable.

If we show you the remaining one who now lies asleep, you surely will be able to tell if she is like the lady you saw." "If she looks just like her you can bet beans against potatoes on that." "Come, then.

You needn't feel any embarrassment, for she's not only sound asleep but so deaf she couldn't hear you if she were awake.


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