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The Moorland Cottage

CHAPTER I
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A little change, and a few neighborly faces, would do you good, I'll be bound.
Besides, for the children's sake you should not live too secluded a life.
Young people should see a little of the world." Mrs.Browne was much obliged to Mr.Buxton for giving her so decent an excuse for following her inclination, which, it must be owned, tended to the acceptance of the invitation.

So, "for the children's sake," she consented.

But she sighed, as if making a sacrifice.
"That's right," said Mr.Buxton.

"Now for the day." It was fixed that they should go on that day week; and after some further conversation about the school at which Edward was to be placed, and some more jokes about Maggie's notability, and an inquiry if she would come and live with him the next time he wanted a housemaid, Mr.Buxton took his leave.
His visit had been an event; and they made no great attempt at settling again that day to any of their usual employments.

In the first place, Nancy came in to hear and discuss all the proposed plans.


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