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Springhaven

CHAPTER XXVII
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Am I likely to desire that my fences should be broken, my property invaded, the distinction so pleasing to me set aside, simply because I consider it a false one?
No, no, friend Daniel; it is not for me to move.

The present state of things is entirely in my favour.

And I never give expression to my sense of right and wrong, unless it is surprised from me by circumstances.

Your bold and entirely just proceedings have forced me to explain why I feel no resentment, but rather admiration, at a thing which any other land-owner in England would not rest in his bed until he had avenged.

He would drag you before a bench of magistrates and fine you.


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