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New Grub Street

CHAPTER I
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But I have plenty of scope.

In ten years, I repeat, I shall be making my thousand a year.' 'I don't remember that you stated the exact sum before,' Maud observed.
'Let it pass.

And to those who have shall be given.

When I have a decent income of my own, I shall marry a woman with an income somewhat larger, so that casualties may be provided for.' Dora exclaimed, laughing: 'It would amuse me very much if the Reardons got a lot of money at Mr Yule's death--and that can't be ten years off, I'm sure.' 'I don't see that there's any chance of their getting much,' replied Jasper, meditatively.

'Mrs Reardon is only his niece.


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