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The Odd Women

CHAPTER XXII
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You think me a worthless woman, without sense of honour, with no self-respect--' He protested vehemently.

The anguished look in her eyes had its effect upon his senses; by degrees it subjugated him, and made him ashamed of his ignoble impulse.
'Shall I find a lodging for you till Tuesday ?' he asked, after moving away arid returning.
'Will you ?' 'You are sure you can leave home to-morrow--without being suspected ?' 'Yes, I am sure I can.

He is going to the City in the morning.

Appoint some place where I can meet you.

I will come in a cab, and then you can take me on to the--' 'But you are forgetting the risks.


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