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Lady Rosamond’s Secret

CHAPTER II
16/19

"It is rather amusing to see all kinds of groceries and provisions on one side, and silks, satins and laces on the other.

Pardon me, mamma, if I use the expression of Mr.Howe, 'everything from a needle to an anchor.'" "Well, my child, you will agree that both are useful," said Her Ladyship, "but I am doubtful whether the last named article is to be obtained here." At the close of these remarks, the gentlemen were received.

Sir Howard, true to his obligation, had found a seat beside his daughter Mary.
"Papa," she exclaimed, "my knight is true,--'A good knight and true.'" "At Lady Douglas' suggestion, I am duly bound to disclose some views upon New Brunswick and its capital.

In the first place, I must plead ignorance, from want of sufficient time to note the general aspect, features and surroundings.

This is a primitive soil, populated and toiled by a primitive people.


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