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Confidence

CHAPTER IX
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Have n't you got any patriotism ?" "My patriotism is modified by an indisposition to generalize," said Bernard, laughing.

"On this point permit me not to generalize.

I am interested in the particular case--in ascertaining whether Mrs.Vivian thinks very often of Gordon Wright's income." Miss Evers gave a little toss of disgust.
"If you are so awfully impartial, you had better go and ask her." "That 's a good idea--I think I will go and ask her," said Bernard.
Captain Lovelock returned to his argument.
"Do you mean to say that your mother would be indifferent to the fact that I have n't a shilling in the world ?" "Indifferent ?" Blanche demanded.

"Oh no, she would be sorry for you.

She is very charitable--she would give you a shilling!" "She would n't let you marry me," said Lovelock.
"She would n't have much trouble to prevent it!" cried the young girl.
Bernard had had enough of this intellectual fencing.
"Yes, I will go and ask Mrs.Vivian," he repeated.


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