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Page 61
... Robert was working , Janet sewing as usual . Robert was a little more cheerful than usual for since Paulina Vanthorpe had become a public character he thought there was more chance of her dis- pensing with his services , and he was ...
... Robert was working , Janet sewing as usual . Robert was a little more cheerful than usual for since Paulina Vanthorpe had become a public character he thought there was more chance of her dis- pensing with his services , and he was ...
Page 62
... Robert had neglected to com- plete at the appointed time . How do you do , Mr. Charlton ? Pray don't disturb yourself . I was below- stairs , and I thought I'd come to see you . This is your wife , I presume ? Won't you do me the favour ...
... Robert had neglected to com- plete at the appointed time . How do you do , Mr. Charlton ? Pray don't disturb yourself . I was below- stairs , and I thought I'd come to see you . This is your wife , I presume ? Won't you do me the favour ...
Page 63
... Robert would not join in the conversation or say a word about the much- talked - of woman . She set this down in her own mind to Robert's conviction that Paulina was not a person to be made the subject of conversation among people with ...
... Robert would not join in the conversation or say a word about the much- talked - of woman . She set this down in her own mind to Robert's conviction that Paulina was not a person to be made the subject of conversation among people with ...
Page 69
... Robert Charlton replied , feeling a genuine in- terest in the turn the talk had now taken . ' He told me of it the last day I saw him . ' ' He told me so too , ' Lefussis said . At least , I offered him my congratulations on the faith ...
... Robert Charlton replied , feeling a genuine in- terest in the turn the talk had now taken . ' He told me of it the last day I saw him . ' ' He told me so too , ' Lefussis said . At least , I offered him my congratulations on the faith ...
Page 73
... ROBERT CHARLTON doubtless believed for a while in the truth of Paulina's story . eager to believe in it . From the first he had been He detested Fielding . He felt a sort of spite , the reason for which he could hardly have defined even ...
... ROBERT CHARLTON doubtless believed for a while in the truth of Paulina's story . eager to believe in it . From the first he had been He detested Fielding . He felt a sort of spite , the reason for which he could hardly have defined even ...
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