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The Portrait of a Lady

CHAPTER XXXVII
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It's what I educated her for.

It was all for this--that when such a case should come up she should do what I prefer." "I'm not afraid that she'll not do it." "Well then, where's the hitch ?" "I don't see any.

But, all the same, I recommend you not to get rid of Mr.Rosier.Keep him on hand; he may be useful." "I can't keep him.

Keep him yourself." "Very good; I'll put him into a corner and allow him so much a day." Madame Merle had, for the most part, while they talked, been glancing about her; it was her habit in this situation, just as it was her habit to interpose a good many blank-looking pauses.

A long drop followed the last words I have quoted; and before it had ended she saw Pansy come out of the adjoining room, followed by Edward Rosier.


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