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Dialstone Lane, Complete

CHAPTER I
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I spent nearly all last Friday afternoon up there, keeping an eye on things.

Do you like the garden?
Do you think these old creepers ought to be torn down from the house ?" "Certainly not," said Miss Drewitt, with emphasis.
"Just what I said," remarked Mr.Tredgold.
"Captain Bowers wanted to have them pulled down, but I dissuaded him.
I advised him to consult you first." "I don't suppose he really intended to," said the girl.
"He did," said the other, grimly; "said they were untidy.

How do you like the way the house is furnished ?" The girl gazed at him for a few moments before replying.

"I like it very much," she said, coldly.
"That's right," said Mr.Tredgold, with an air of relief.

"You see, I advised the captain what to buy.


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