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The $30000 Bequest and Other Stories

CHAPTER X
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From your confession and indicative looks, I must be that person; if so deceive not yourself." Elfonzo replied, "Pardon me, my dear madam, for my frankness.

I have loved you from my earliest days--everything grand and beautiful hath borne the image of Ambulinia; while precipices on every hand surrounded me, your GUARDIAN ANGEL stood and beckoned me away from the deep abyss.
In every trial, in every misfortune, I have met with your helping hand; yet I never dreamed or dared to cherish thy love, till a voice impaired with age encouraged the cause, and declared they who acquired thy favor should win a victory.

I saw how Leos worshiped thee.

I felt my own unworthiness.

I began to KNOW JEALOUSLY, a strong guest--indeed, in my bosom,--yet I could see if I gained your admiration Leos was to be my rival.


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