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with that fellow I don't e, but somehow, instinctively, I don't trust hie; but--I'd trust hed "I won't tell Mrs Richie about

seeing him She'd be mortified at his behavior If she knew as much of

the wickedness of the world as we do, she ht even be suspicious!

But, thank God, she's not that kind of a woman I don't like worldly-

wise ladies"

Dr Lavendar nodded "Black sheep can pull the wool over people's eyes

better than white ones can Do you know, one reason why I hesitated

about letting her have David, was just because I didn't take to her

brother? For that matter, David doesn't take to him either;--and Danny

can't abide himent

of my betters in such matters! Yes; I almost kept the little monkey

myself; but I suppose it's better for hi, and Dr Lavendar's face fell "I

think she wants to adopt him," William added

Dr Lavendar shook his head "I haven't made up my mind about that