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Our Mutual Friend

CHAPTER 6
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'Don't you have it of that chap that took hold of me by the chin! Don't you have it of that Wrayburn one!' Perhaps a slight additional tinge of red flushed up into her face and brow, as with a nod she laid a hand upon his lips to keep him silently attentive.
'And above all things mind this, Charley! Be sure you always speak well of father.

Be sure you always give father his full due.

You can't deny that because father has no learning himself he is set against it in you; but favour nothing else against him, and be sure you say--as you know--that your sister is devoted to him.

And if you should ever happen to hear anything said against father that is new to you, it will not be true.

Remember, Charley! It will not be true.' The boy looked at her with some doubt and surprise, but she went on again without heeding it.
'Above all things remember! It will not be true.


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