The Craze of Christina — page 40: what you’re looking at

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36 The Craze of Christina, ivy-covered cottages, I only want to be left in peace. Oh, leave me! leave me!” And here, once more the door opened, and Docker reappeared. ‘*Am sorry to trouble you again, sir, but Mr. George Jones says, as how his time is val’yble and he can’t wait no longer, so I make so bold as to bring him in.’’ And forthwith he ushered George Jones into the room. Thereupon the three ladies rose with one ac- cord and fled precipitately, and a few seconds later, three lessening specks were to be seen dis- appearing rapidly along the three several roads by which they had arrived. Comichooks.co