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The Man

CHAPTER IV--HAROLD AT NORMANSTAND
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The whole interior was full of records of the family.
Squire Norman was fond of coming to the place; and often from the very beginning had taken Stephen with him.

One of her earliest recollections was kneeling down with her father, who held her hand in his, whilst with the other he wiped the tears from his eyes, before a tomb sculptured beautifully in snowy marble.

She never forgot the words he had said to her: 'You will always remember, darling, that your dear mother rests in this sacred place.

When I am gone, if you are ever in any trouble come here.
Come alone and open out your heart.

You need never fear to ask God for help at the grave of your mother!' The child had been impressed, as had been many and many another of her race.


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