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The Common Law

CHAPTER XVI
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And so it goes, Kelly,--so it goes." He flourished his mahl-stick, neatly punctured the air, and cried "Hah!" very fiercely.
Then he said: "I've concluded to let Helene know about it this afternoon." "About what ?--you monkey ?" "About our marriage.

_Won't_ it surprise her though! Oh, no! But I think I'll let her into the secret before some suspicious gink gets wind of it and tells her himself." Neville looked at the boy, perplexed, undecided, until he caught his eye.

And over Sam's countenance stole a vivid and beauteous blush.
"Sam! I--upon my word I believe you mean it!" "Sure I do!" Neville grasped his hand: "My dear fellow!" he said cordially, "I was slow, not unsympathetic.

I'm frightfully glad--I'm perfectly delighted.

She's a charming and sincere woman.


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