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To Arobin's note she made no reply She put it under Celestine's

stove-lid

Edna worked several hours with much spirit She saw no one but a picture

dealer, who asked her if it were true that she was going abroad to study

in Paris

She said possibly she otiated with her for some

Parisian studies to reach him in time for the holiday trade in December

Robert did not come that day She was keenly disappointed He did not

co she aith hope,

and each night she was a prey to despondency She was te to the iht throw her in his way She did not go to Madeht have done if he had still been

in Mexico