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The American

CHAPTER XIII
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I can answer for nothing.

But I think your chance is not so bad, sir.

I am nothing but a weary old woman in my quiet corner, but one woman understands another, and I think I make out the countess.
I received her in my arms when she came into the world and her first wedding day was the saddest of my life.

She owes it to me to show me another and a brighter one.

If you will hold firm, sir--and you look as if you would--I think we may see it." "I am much obliged to you for your encouragement," said Newman, heartily.


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