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Frances Waldeaux

CHAPTER XVII
13/15

Of course George soon will be coining money, but just now---- The peach crop failed this year too.

And I save every dollar for Jack's education." "But what of the jokes for the New York paper?
They were profitable." "Oh, I gave them up long ago." She glanced around cautiously.

"Never speak of that, Clara.

I would not have George know for the world; I never would hold up my head if he knew that I was 'Quigg.'" Miss Vance gave a contemptuous sniff, but Mrs.Waldeaux went on eagerly, "I have a plan! You know that swampy tract of ours near Lewes?
When I have enough money I'll drain it and lay out a summer resort--hotels--cottages.

I'll develop it as I sell the lots.


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