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Bad Hugh

CHAPTER XXXV
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The carpet, the curtains, the new light furniture, the armchair by the window where 'Lina was expected to sit, the fanciful workbasket standing near, and his chair not far away, all were in perfect taste, and passing his arm caressingly about Anna's waist he said: "It's very nice, and I thank my little sister so much; of course, I am wholly indebted to you." "Not of course.

I furnished means, it is true, but another than myself planned and executed the effect," and sitting down in 'Lina's chair, Anna told her brother of Rose Markham, so beautiful, so refined, and so perfectly ladylike.

"You must see her, and judge for yourself.

Can't I think of some excuse for sending for her ?" she said.
It was some evil genius truly which prompted the doctor's reply.
"Never mind.

I'm not partial to smart waiting maids.


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