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Rudder Grange

CHAPTER I
13/28

There were none advertised for rent--at least, not for housekeeping purposes.
We made many inquiries and took many a long walk along the water-courses in the vicinity of the city, but all in vain.

Of course, we talked a great deal about our project and our friends became greatly interested in it, and, of course, too, they gave us a great deal of advice, but we didn't mind that.

We were philosophical enough to know that you can't have shad without bones.

They were good friends and, by being careful in regard to the advice, it didn't interfere with our comfort.
We were beginning to be discouraged, at least Euphemia was.

Her discouragement is like water-cresses, it generally comes up in a very short time after she sows her wishes.


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