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Then came the Marmadukes and the Marygolds, and old Miss Finch in a sedan-chair from the adjoining village, and a goodish-looking man whose name I never made out, and Mr. Sprigges the curate; and lastly, in a white heat and a state of utter confusion, my shy acquaintance of the railway and the pointers, who was ushered in by Lady Horsingham's pompous butler under the style and title of Mr.
"No: its too much. The plain truth is that I dont care whether she finds me out or not. I want her to understand thoroughly, once and for ever, that I wont marry her." "Marmaduke!" "Not if I were fifty Marmadukes!" "Then you will break her heart." "Never fear! Her heart is pretty tough, if she has one. Whether or no, I am not going to have her forced on me by the Countess or any one else.
But that cannot be. My dear old friends long ago told the story of their childish adventure for the last time; though I am very sure nothing would please them better than to know it had helped to amuse for an hour or two some of the Marmadukes and Pamelas of to-day. So I will do my best. It was a long stretch for the little legs to Brigslade; without Tim I doubt if poor old Mrs.
He has been ringing the bells of the houses, and requesting females to accompany us. Better warn Elinor." "Nonsense!" said Conolly. "I have some news that will sober him. Here is Miss McQuinch. Are you going?" "Yes," said Elinor. "I should lose my patience if I had to listen to George's comments; and I am tired. I would rather go." "Not yet, Nelly. Wont um stay and talk to um's Marmadukes?"
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