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The Portion of Labor

CHAPTER XXIII
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Fanny flushed angrily.
"Of course," said she, "Mr.Brewster can pay you just as well every night if you need it." Fanny emphasized the "need" maliciously.
Then she turned to Andrew.

"Andrew," said she, "Miss Higgins needs the money, if you can pay her for yesterday and to-day." Andrew turned pale.

"Yes, of course," he stammered.

"How much ?" "Six dollars," said Fanny, and in her tone was unmistakable meaning of the dearness of the price.

The dressmaker was flushed, but her thin mouth was set hard.


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