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Under the Lilacs

CHAPTER XXIII
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Don't you ever be ungrateful to them that befriended you, if you want to prosper.

I'll tackle the stable business a Monday and see what's to be done.

Now I ought to be walking, but I'll be round in the morning ma'am, if you can spare Ben for a spell to-morrow.

We'd like to have a good Sunday tramp and talk; wouldn't we, Sonny ?" and Mr.Brown rose to go with his hand on Ben's shoulder, as if loth to leave him even for the night.
Mrs.Moss saw the longing in his face, and forgetting that he was an utter stranger, spoke right out of her hospitable heart.
"It's a long piece to the tavern, and my little back bedroom is always ready.

It won't make a mite of trouble if you don't mind a plain place, and you are heartily welcome." Mr.Brown looked pleased, but hesitated to accept any further favor from the good soul who had already done so much for him and his.


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