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The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield

CHAPTER III
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In my eye, the woman has no more charms than my mother"-- and we may be sure that Sir Charles had never bothered himself much about the attractions of the last named lady.
Then the fair Edging comes to centre of stage and the following innocent dialogue ensues: * * * * * "EDGING.

Hum--he takes no notice of me yet--I'll let him see I can take as little notice of him.

[_She walks by him gravely, he turns her about and holds her; she struggles_.] Pray, sir! "SIR CHARLES.

A pretty pert air that--I'll humour it--what's the matter, child--are you not well?
Kiss me, hussy.
"EDGING.

No, the deuce fetch me if I do.


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