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Arthur Mervyn

CHAPTER V
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There is nothing chilling or austere in his demeanour." The resolution to address this passenger was almost formed; but the nearer he advanced my resolves grew less firm.

He noticed me not till he came within a few paces.

He seemed busy in reflection; and, had not my figure caught his eye, or had he merely bestowed a passing glance upon me, I should not have been sufficiently courageous to have detained him.
The event, however, was widely different.
He looked at me and started.

For an instant, as it were, and till he had time to dart at me a second glance, he checked his pace.

This behaviour decided mine, and he stopped on perceiving tokens of a desire to address him.


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