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Put Yourself in His Place

CHAPTER XII
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He is incapable of betraying you." "I should hope so," said Coventry.

"I pledge you the word of a gentleman I will never let any human creature know that you are working here." "Give me your hand on that, if you please." Coventry gave him his hand with warmth and evident sincerity.
Young Little was reassured.

"Come," said he, "I feel I can trust you both.

And, sir, Miss Carden will tell you what happened to me in Cheetham's works; and then you will understand what I risk upon your honor." "I accept the responsibility; and I thank you for giving me this opportunity to show you how deeply I feel indebted to you." "That is square enough.

Well, now my mind is at ease about that, I'll tell you what I'll do; I won't take you quite to Raby Hall; but I'll take you so near to it, you can't miss it; and then I'll go back to my work." He sighed deeply at the lonely prospect, and Grace heard him.
"Come," said he, almost violently, and led the way out of church.


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