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Evelynreturned first and came out on the porch to find a handkerchief.
It
wouldnt matter if there was, he thoughtfully replied.
was the unexpected and
enthusiasticreply.
Van Kampstopped the landlords own breath.
He sat down onthe
porch and lit a strong cigar. Ralph, too, started off for a walk, but naturally
not in the samedirection. I forget what a fellow does with theother hand. Abner
welcomed him, in spite ofcertain jealous twinges. But make it fall carelessly
over your shirt-front, advised thestudent of _Hints and Helps_. Ill be up and
make on a fire in a minute.
She had an exquisitefigure, and she carried herself
with a most delectable grace. I am truly sorry, but I am acquainted with so few
people in New York. Ralph, too, started off for a walk, but naturally not in
the samedirection. He decided that he reallyhad no excuse for coming any
nearer.
But make it fall carelessly over your shirt-front, advised thestudent
of _Hints and Helps_.
Well, theys ten foot o water in it, an it had ort to
bestone dry.
We shall be kept very busy with arranging our apartments. Me an
Margt sleeps inone, an were a-gittin too old fer a shake-down on th floor. Why
cant we make things a little more comfortable for allconcerned?
Spose Id better
go into your houseand try to wash it off?
She also sat down, but she was
thefirst to find her voice. It had occurred to him that the flood mightlast
longer than they anticipated.
Ellsworth went out to hunt up Uncle Billy, with
an especial solacein mind.
What a ripping, queer old building that is! He
followed her slowly, and was met at the door by her father. Van Kamp passed the
note to his wife and sat down or a largechair. His knees gave wayand he sat
down without intending it.
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