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The Short Works of George Meredith

CHAPTER VIII
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Twas for the romance of the moon in my young days." "Where is Annette ?" said Fellingham, jumping to his feet.
"My daughter?
She 's taking leave of her intended." "What's that ?" Fellingham gasped.

"Good heavens, Mr.Smith, what do you mean ?" "Pick up your pipe, my lad.

Girls choose as they please, I suppose" "Her intended, did you say, sir?
What can that mean ?" "My dear good young fellow, don't make a fuss.

We're all going to stay here, and very glad to see you from time to time.

The fact is, I oughtn't to have quarrelled with Mart Tinman as I've done; I'm too peppery by nature.


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