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But Sarandfather's "She is only ten years

older than I That is nothing Nothing at all If she will overlook randfather screaer," the boy said; "but love isn't a e It's a

matter of the soul"

"A ht; "a ar-tit for a toothless baby! Which is just about what you are That

female, I tell you could have dandled you on her knee ten years ago"

Sa all over

"You needn't insult randfather was cale-skin,

and looked hard at his ridgy finger-nails

"I shall ask her again," Sam said "I said I wouldn't, but I will I

e, that's her business

and randfather, "Sit down I've

so to say to you You can't marry that woman Do you understand

hed noisily "I'll --what does itup his

arms, and then sank down and hid his face in his hands