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The Moorland Cottage

CHAPTER IX
19/38

"But what I thought of Edward's doing, in case--Well never mind! (seeing how she shrunk back from all mention of the letter he had asked her to write,)--was to go to America, out of the way.
Then Mr.Henry would think he had escaped, and need never be told of my coenivance.

I think he would throw up the agency, if he were; and he's a very clever man.

If Ned is in England, Mr.Henry will ferret him out.

And, besides, this affair is so blown, I don't think he could return to his profession.

What do you say to this, Maggie ?" "I will tell my mother.


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