Pretty Miss Neville, Том 2 |
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Стр. 236 - I am," answers Frank, whose thoughts have wandered to Skindle's, Richmond, Newmarket — who knows where ? " What you say is very true, my dear — very true — and nobody understands these things better than yourself. Good gracious ! is that clock right ! I had no idea it was so late ! I must be off at once, and — let me see — I'll get back to dinner if I can ; but don't wait.
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