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Iola Leroy

CHAPTER XI
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Of course, when he took her he was compelled to treat her as any other pupil.

In so doing he has given mortal offense to the mother of two Southern boys.

She has threatened to take them away if the colored girl remains." "What will he do about it ?" asked Marie, thoughtfully.
"Oh, it is a bitter pill, but I think he will have to swallow it.

He is between two fires.

He cannot dismiss her from the school and be true to his Abolition principles; yet if he retains her he will lose his Southern customers, and I know he cannot afford to do that." "What does Iola say ?" "He has found another boarding place for her, but she is to remain in the school.


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