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The Adventures of Harry Richmond

CHAPTER XXI
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If Lady Wilts has me, why, she must.

We refrain from noticing her until we have turned twice.

Ay, Richie, there is this use in adversity; it teaches one to play sword and target with etiquette and retenue better than any crowned king in Europe.

For me now to cross to her summons immediately would be a gross breach of homage to Lady Wilts, who was inspired to be the first to break through the fence of scandal environing me.

But I must still show that I am independent.


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