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John Halifax
Gentleman

CHAPTER XXV
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He explained as much as he could of the injustice which had apparently been done them--injustice which had overstepped the law, and could only be met by keeping absolutely within the law.
"It is partly my fault, that I did not pay the rent to-day--I will do so at once.

I will get your goods back to-night, if I can.

If not, you hale fellows can rough it, and we'll take the women and children in till morning--can we not, love ?" "Oh, readily!" said the mother.

"Don't cry, my good women.

Mary Baines, give me your baby.


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