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Lord Ormont and his Aminta

CHAPTER XII
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In any case it shows the school is healthy.' 'I subscribe,' said Mrs.Lawrence.
'The little girl aged six shall have something done for her,' said Aminta, and turned her eyes on the earl.
He was familiar with her thrilled voice at a story of bravery.

He said-- 'The boys don't say the girl's brother turned tail.' 'Only that the girl's brother aged eight followed the lead of the little girl aged six,' Mrs.Lawrence remarked.

'Well, I like the schoolboys, too--"we are sorry to say!" But they 're good lads.

Boys who can appreciate brave deeds are capable of doing them.' 'Speak to me about it on Monday,' the earl said to Weyburn.
He bowed, and replied-- 'I shall have the day to-morrow.

I 'll walk it and call on Messrs.' (he glanced at the paper) 'Gowen, Bench, and Parsons.


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