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The Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn

CHAPTER XVII
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And when he is gone, have you reflected what to do ?" Mary, weeping bitterly, said, "No; only that she could never live in Drumston, or anywhere where she was known." "That is wise, my love," said Mrs.Buckley, "under the circumstances.
Have you made up your mind where to go, Miss Thornton, when you have to leave the Vicarage for a new incumbent ?" "I have made up my mind," answered Miss Thornton, "to go wherever Mary goes, if it be to the other end of the earth.

We will be Ruth and Naomi, my dear.

You would never get on without me." "That is what I say," said Mrs.Buckley.

"Never leave her.

Why not come away out of all unhappy associations, and from the scorn and pity of your neighbours, to live safe and happy with all the best friends you have in the world ?" "What do you mean ?" said Mary.


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