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The Short Works of George Meredith

CHAPTER IX
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"But he can't be related to a newspaper-writer," said Mrs.
Cavely.
To which her brother rejoined, "Unless the young man turned scamp.

I hate unproductive professions." "I hate him, Martin." Mrs.Cavely laughed in scorn, "I should say, I pity him.

It's as clear to me as the sun at noonday, he wanted Annette.
That's why I was in a hurry.

How I dreaded he would come that evening to our dinner! When I saw him absent, I could have cried out it was Providence! And so be careful--we have had everything done for us from on High as yet--but be careful of your temper, dear Martin.

I will hasten on the union; for it's a shame of a girl to drag a man behind her till he 's old at the altar.


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