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John Ward, Preacher

CHAPTER XIX
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"I refer--he referred to an affair of--of the affections.

Of course you are too young to really understand these things from a--a romantic point of view, as it were, but being a lawyer, your--a--legal training--would make you consider such a matter intelligently, and I might like your advice." "Oh!" said Gifford, seeming to grasp the situation.

"Yes; I had one case of that kind in Lockhaven.

Jury gave damages to my client; seems they had been engaged twelve years when she jilted him.

I detest those breach-of-promise suits; they"-- Mr.Denner bounded from his seat.


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