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The Town Traveller

CHAPTER XXI
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You don't know what depends upon it.

We must lose not a moment." The cabman consented, and the return journey began at a good speed.
When Gammon, out of regard for the invalid's condition, insisted on having the window of the hansom dropped, Lord Polperro grumbled and lamented.

The cool air did him good; he was beginning to breathe more easily than he had done for a long time.
"You are too imperious with me, Greenacre.

I have noticed it in you before.

You take too much upon yourself." "I suppose it's no use telling you once more," said his companion, "that my name isn't Greenacre." "Dear me! dear me! I beg your pardon a thousand times.


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