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Ailsa Paige

CHAPTER VIII
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And go to bed.

I never saw such a sleepy youngster in my life! Good night, you funny, sleepy little thing." "Mr.Berkley--I can't take--accept----" "Oh, listen to her!" he said, disgusted.

"Can't I make a bet with my own money if I want to?
I _am_ betting; and _you_ are holding the stakes.

It depends on how you use them whether I win or lose." "I don't understand--I don't, truly," she stammered; "d-do you wish me to--leave--the Canterbury?
Do you--_what_ is it you wish ?" "You know better than I do.

I'm not advising you.


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