[The Moon Rock by Arthur J. Rees]@TWC D-Link bookThe Moon Rock CHAPTER XXII 20/38
After all, people must live." Mr.Brimsdown's slight shake of the head seemed to imply that this last statement was by no means an incontrovertible proposition, but Mrs. Brierly was not looking at him. "Therefore, to oblige Mr.Turold we decided to afford hospitality to his brother and son.
The terms were favourable, and they were gentlefolk. These things counted, and the money helped.
But if I had only known--if I could have foreseen ..." "Mr.Turold's death ?" said Mr.Brimsdown, filling in the pause. "I mean--everything," she retorted a little wildly.
"My name is well known.
I was in Society once.
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