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The Moorland Cottage

CHAPTER V
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She never sang out loud, or put words to her songs; but her voice was very sweet, and it was a great pleasure to herself to let it go into music.

Just as her jug was filled, she was startled by Frank's sudden appearance.

She thought he was at Cambridge, and, from some cause or other, her face, usually so faint in color, became the most vivid scarlet.

They were both too conscious to speak.

Maggie stooped (murmuring some words of surprise) to take up her pitcher.
"Don't go yet, Maggie," said he, putting his hand on hers to stop her; but, somehow, when that purpose was effected, he forgot to take it off again.


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