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The Measure of a Man

CHAPTER XII
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It will be good for the child to have a change." "Oh, I could not part with both you and Martha!" "Nor could I part with both you and Martha.

Besides, who is to watch over the child?
She would be too much alone.

I should be miserable in London without her." "I thought while you were in London, I would have the house thoroughly cleaned and renovated.

I would open it up to every wind of heaven and let them blow away all sad, anxious thoughts lurking in the corners and curtains." "O John, I would like that so much! It would be a great comfort to me.
But you can see that Martha would be running about cold and warm, wet and dry, and her old nurse went to Shipley when she left here." "I have considered these things, Jane, and decided that I would take Martha up to Hatton Hall, and we would stay with mother while you were away.

It would be a great pleasure to mother, and do us all good." "But, John, London would be no pleasure to me without Martha." "I feel much the same, Jane.


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