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Yonge, Charlotte Mary, 1823-1901

"The Three Brides"

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"I do not see that. If any one moves, it should be ourselves."
"You are wanted on the spot continually. If Sirenwood were in the
market, that might not be so much amiss."
"I do not think that likely. They will delay the sale in the hope
of Eleonora's marrying a rich man; besides, Mr. Charnock has set his
mind upon Swanslea. I hope _this_ is from nothing Cecil has said or
done!"
"Cecil wishes to part then? She has said nothing to me, but I see
she has to you. Don't be annoyed, Raymond; it is in the nature of
things."
"I believe it is all Lady Tyrrell's doing. The mischief such a
woman can do in the neighbourhood!"
"Perhaps it is only what any friend of Cecil would advise."
"It is the very reverse of what I intended," said Raymond, shading
his face.
"My dear Raymond, I know what you meant, and what you wish; but I am
also certain it is for no one's happiness to go on in this way."
He groaned.
"And the wife's right comes first."
"Not to this house."
"But to this man. Indeed I see more hope of your happiness now than
I did last year.


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