[Bad Hugh by Mary Jane Holmes]@TWC D-Link bookBad Hugh CHAPTER XVI 11/16
Very adroitly she set herself at work to ascertain if Anna Richards and "A.E.R." were one and the same individual. If Anna wished for a waiting maid, she could certainly find one, she should suppose.
She might advertise. "She has," and the doctor began to laugh.
"The most ridiculous thing.
I hardly remember the wording, but it has been copied and recopied, for its wording, annoying Anna greatly, and bringing to our doors so many unfortunate women in search of places, that my poor little sister trembles now every time the bell rings, thinking it some fresh answer to her advertisement." "I've seen it," and 'Lina very unconsciously laid her hand on his arm. "It was copied and commented upon by Prentice, and my sewing woman actually thought of answering it, thinking the place would suit her.
I told her it was preposterous that 'A.E.R.' should want her with a child." "The very one to suit Anna," and the doctor laughed again.
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