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New Grub Street

CHAPTER VI
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Perhaps her health is not very robust.

Oh, I knew her by sight quite well--had seen her at the Reading-room.

She's the kind of girl that gets into one's head, you know--suggestive; much more in her than comes out until one knows her very well.' 'Well, I should hope so,' remarked Amy, with a peculiar smile.
'But that's by no means a matter of course.

They didn't invite me to come and see them in London.' 'I suppose Marian mentioned your acquaintance with this branch of the family ?' 'I think not.

At all events, she promised me she wouldn't.' Amy looked at him inquiringly, in a puzzled way.
'She promised you ?' 'Voluntarily.


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