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The Absentee

CHAPTER V
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At least I will preserve my friends.

Now let this subject never be mentioned or alluded to again between us, my dear.

We have subjects enough of conversation; we need not have recourse to pernicious sentimental gossipings.

There is a great difference between wanting a CONFIDANTE, and treating a friend with confidence.

My confidence you possess; all that ought, all that is to be known of my mind, you know, and--Now I will leave you in peace to dress for the concert.' 'Oh, don't go! you don't interrupt me.


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