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The Country House

CHAPTER VI
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I was at school with George.

Charmin' fellow, old George." In Mrs.Bellew's eyes something seemed to stir down in the depths, but young Maydew was looking at his glove.

The handle of the carriage had left a mark that saddened him.
"You know him well, I suppose, old George ?" "Very well." "Some fellows, if they have a good thing, keep it so jolly dark.

You fond of racin', Mrs.Bellew ?" "Passionately." "So am I." And his eyes continued, 'It's ripping to like what you like,' for, hypnotised, they could not tear themselves away from that creamy face, with its full lips and the clear, faintly smiling eyes above the high collar of white fur.
At the terminus his services were refused, and rather crestfallen, with his hat raised, he watched her walk away.

But soon, in his cab, his face regained its normal look, his eyes seemed saying to the little mirror, 'Look at me come, look at me--can anyone be better fed ?'.


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