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"And philosophical blacksmiths, Peter?"

"More so if they be poor blacksmiths"

"I said 'philosophical,' Peter"

"You probably find your situation horribly lonely here?" I went

on after a pause

"Yes; it's nice and lonely, Peter"

"And, undoubtedly, this cottage is very poor and mean, and--er

--humble?" Charmian smiled and shook her head

"But then, Charmian Brown is a very humble person, sir"

"And you haven't even the luxury of a mirror to dress your hair by!"

"Is it so very clumsily dressed, sir?"

"No, no," said I hastily, "indeed I was thinking--"

"Well, Peter?"

"That it was very--beautiful!"

"Why, you told ht--co?"

"With those leaves in it--it is--even , swept me a stately curtesy

"After all, sir, we find there be exceptions to every rule!"

"Youfinished