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The Moonstone

CHAPTER XXIII
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The written instructions informed the two maids of the clothing that was wanted, and directed them to meet their mistresses in town at a given hour.

Most of the other servants were to follow.

My lady had found Miss Rachel so unwilling to return to the house, after what had happened in it, that she had decided on going to London direct from Frizinghall.

I was to remain in the country, until further orders, to look after things indoors and out.

The servants left with me were to be put on board wages.
Being reminded, by all this, of what Mr.Franklin had said about our being a scattered and disunited household, my mind was led naturally to Mr.Franklin himself.


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