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New Grub Street

CHAPTER III
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You told them you were not going till Monday, and you don't know but Mr Yule might mean to say something yet.' 'Well, I had rather he didn't,' replied Jasper, with a laugh.
'Oh, indeed ?' 'I don't mind telling you,' he laughed again.

'I'm afraid of that girl.
No, it won't do! You understand that I'm a practical man, and I shall keep clear of dangers.

These days of holiday idleness put all sorts of nonsense into one's head.' Dora kept her eyes down, and smiled ambiguously.
'You must act as you think fit,' she remarked at length.
'Exactly.

Now I'll turn back.

You'll be with us at dinner ?' They parted.


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