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But I'll tell Mrs Richie you send your respects, and say good-by for

you"

"You needn'twent to make her adieux the very next day Her manner was so

cordial that Helena was faintly surprised; but, as Martha told Dr

Lavendar, cordiality did not mean the sacrifice of truth to any false

idea of politeness

"I didn't tell her I was sorry she was going," Martha said, standing

by the roadside in the chill Novey,

"because, to speak flatly and frankly, I aood for Old Chester, She is not a good

housekeeper I could tell you certain things--however, I won't, I

never gossip I just said, very kindly,' Good-by, Mrs Richie I hope

you'll have a pleasant journey' That was all No insincere regrets

That's one thing about me, Dr Lavendar, I , just to be pleasant!"

"I've noticed that," said Dr Lavendar; "G'on, Goliath"