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The Morgesons

CHAPTER XVIII
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When he mentioned him I looked out of the window, and saw Ben Somers coming into the yard.

As he entered, Alice gave him a meaning look, which was not lost upon me, and which induced him to observe Ben closely.
"The train is nearly due, Mr.Morgeson; shall I walk to the station with you ?" "Certainly; come, Cassy." On the way he touched me, making a sign toward Ben.

I shook my head, which appeared satisfactory.

The rest of the time was consumed in the discussion of the relationship, which ended in an invitation, as I expected, to Surrey.
"The governor is not worried, is he ?" asked Ben, on our way back.
"No more than I am." "What a pity Morgeson was not at home!" "Why a pity ?" "I should like to see them together, they are such antipodal men.

Does your father know him well ?" "Does any one know him well ?" "Yes, I know him.


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