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Man and Wife

CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIRST
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Something crept at the marrow of his back, and shuddered under the roots of his hair.

He felt a sudden impulse to get away from her.

It was simple enough; he had only to say good-morning, and go on.

He did say good-morning--but he never moved.

He put his hand into his pocket, and offered her some money, as a way of making _her_ go.


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