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Two Years Ago, Volume II.

CHAPTER XXIII
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I used to make it an excuse for sitting by, and seeing the devil have it all his own way, and call that toleration.

I will see now whether I cannot turn the said knowledge to a better account, as common sense, patience, and charity; and yet do work of which neither I nor my country need be ashamed." He walked down, and on to the bridge of boats.

They opened in the centre; as he reached it a steamer was passing.

He lounged on the rail as the boat passed through, looking carelessly at the groups of tourists.
Two ladies were standing on the steamer; close to him; looking up at Ehrenbreitstein.

Was it ?--yes, it was Sabina, and Marie by her! But ah, how changed! The cheeks were pale and hollow; dark rings--he could see them but too plainly as the face was lifted up toward the light--were round those great eyes, bright no longer.


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