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The Miller Of Old Church

CHAPTER IX
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"If you are returning shortly, perhaps I may have the pleasure of driving you in my gig.

I have just come to inquire after Mrs.Hatch." "It would be kind of you, for I am a little tired," responded Molly.
"I came to speak to Judy, and then I am to stop at the mill to borrow a pattern from Blossom Revercomb.

Are you going that way, I wonder ?" "I shall make it my way," he replied gallantly, "as soon as you are ready.

Don't hurry, I beg of you.

It is gratifying to me to find that you have so soon taken my advice and devoted a portion of your days to visiting the sick and the afflicted." With her back discreetly turned upon Judy, she looked up at him for a moment, and something in her eyes rendered unnecessary the words that fell slowly and softly from her lips.
"You give such good advice, Mr.Mullen." A boyish eagerness showed in his face, breaking through the professional austerity of his manner.
"I hope you've advised Judy this morning," she added before he could answer.
"To the best of my ability," he replied gravely.


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