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My Lady Ludlow

CHAPTER II
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We saw him, and doubtless Mr.Lathom heard his footstep, and knew who it was that was listening behind him, and approving of every word that was said.

He grew yet more sullen in manner; but still my lady was my lady, and he dared not speak out before her, as he would have done to Mr.Gray.

Lady Ludlow, however, caught the look of stubborness in his face, and it roused her as I had never seen her roused.
"I am sure you will not refuse, sir, to accept my bail.

I offer to bail the fellow out, and to be responsible for his appearance at the sessions.
What say you to that, Mr.Lathom ?" "The offence of theft is not bailable, my lady." "Not in ordinary cases, I dare say.

But I imagine this is an extraordinary case.


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