Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 682

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Various. Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 682

HYGEIA: A MODEL CITY OF HEALTH

THE LAST OF THE HADDONS

CHAPTER III. – FLITTING

CHAPTER IV. – FAIRVIEW

MR MARGARY'S JOURNEY FROM SHANGHAE TO BHAMO

A CURATE'S HOLIDAY

CRIME IN ITALY

ARCHIE RAEBURN. A FRAGMENT FROM THE BERWICKSHIRE COAST

CHAPTER I. – HOGMANAY

CHAPTER II. – NEW-YEAR'S DAY

SONG OF THE CARILLONEUR

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On opening the envelope sent to me by Mr Wentworth, I found a five-pound note, and a few words to the effect that Mr Farrar desired to do what was usual in the way of paying all expenses incidental to the journey and so forth, which might be incurred by the lady who accepted the engagement.

How can words express my appreciation of the good fortune which had come to me? I sat thinking over it in deep thankfulness; realising its blessedness in the sudden renewal of faith, and hope, and trust which it had brought to my fainting spirit. Then I presently recollected what had to be done, and went down-stairs and tapped at the door of the back-parlour, which was my land-lady's sitting-room.

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'I am much obliged. Good-evening, Mrs Sowler.'

Having thus taken leave of my landlady, I informed Becky – who had returned with her purchases, still in a state of wonderment at my extravagance – of my intended departure.

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