christopol

Updated: May 11, 2025

The dark-browed woman was breaking off morsels from a wheaten scone that was lying in her lap, and saying as she did so: "Presently we will have a cup of tea, and then keep together as far as Christopol." In response the young fellow edged nearer to her, and thoughtfully eyed the large hands which, though inured to hard work, could also be very gentle. "I have been trodden upon," he said.

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