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Chronicles of the Canongate

CHAPTER I
12/22

I hae heard him order in fresh candles as midnight chappit, and till't again.
Indeed, ye had aye his gude word, Mr.Croftangry, for a' that folks said about you." "Hold your tongue, John," said the lady, somewhat angrily; and then continued, addressing herself to me, "I am sure, sir, you must be sorry to see my uncle in this state.

I know you are his friend.

I have heard him mention your name, and wonder he never heard from you." A new cut this, and it went to my heart.

But she continued, "I really do not know if it is right that any should--If my uncle should know you, which I scarce think possible, he would be much affected, and the doctor says that any agitation--But here comes Dr.-- to give his own opinion." Dr.-- entered.

I had left him a middle-aged man.


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