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The Late Mrs. Null

CHAPTER IV
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He said, it was neither crime nor relationship and, of course, it couldn't be.
What I hope is, that it is good fortune; but that's doubtful.

At any rate, I must see Junius first, if I can possibly manage it.

If she would only come back and open her letter, there might be no more trouble about it, for I don't believe he would go away without leaving her his address.

Isn't all this charming, Freddy?
And don't you feel glad that we came here for our wedding tour?
Of course you don't enjoy it as much as I do, for it can't seem so natural to you; but you are bound to like it.

The very fact of my being here should make the place delightful in your eyes, Mr Null, even if I have forgotten all about you ever since I came." That afternoon, as Mrs Null was occupying some of her continuous leisure in feeding the turkeys at the back of the house, she noticed two colored men in earnest conversation with Isham.


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