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Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton’s Daughters

CHAPTER I
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Mutual confidences followed; and when he learned I was coming to St.Croix, he told me that I must pitch my tent with him.
Capital quarters it is, too; and M.le Cure is the soul of hospitality.
Will you give me a glass of wine after that long speech, and to fortify me for my homeward route ?" Grace rang and ordered wine.

Doctor Danton drank his glass standing, and then drew on his gloves.
"Have you to walk ?" asked his sister.

"I will order the buggy for you." "By no means.

I rode up here on the Cure's nag, and came at the rate of a funeral.

The old beast seemed to enjoy himself, and to rather like getting soaked through, and I have no doubt will return as he came.


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