Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 718

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Various. Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 718

THE GREEN FLAG OF THE PROPHET

FROM DAWN TO SUNSET. PART II

CHAPTER THE SEVENTH

CHAPTER THE EIGHTH

ITALIAN VAGRANT CHILDREN

MAJOR HAMMOND'S RING

LOST IN MAGELLAN'S STRAITS

THE MONTH: SCIENCE AND ARTS

THE DESERTED GARDEN

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'I made him take it,' said Deborah. 'I know not what sore trouble had got hold of him. I think it was worse than need of money, or a greater debt than he has ever had before.'

'And he has gone to Master Sinclair? O Lady Deb, you should have made him see Sir Vincent first; though, good sooth, it is easier to preach than to practise, and it is no light task for ye to lead Master Fleming. But I, like you, abominate that old man. Whenever he rides up the chase, I say to father: "Father, the old fox comes! He wishes no good to Enderby."'

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'Never boast. It is a sign of weakness, Mistress mine. But is there a doubt that Charlie Fleming would not love one so charming as May? Were I a man, I would worship her; and it is such bold spirits as his that love the soft and tender. Charlie will not woo; he looks askance to be wooed, and would love the maiden wooer! I know Charlie Fleming.'

'Then if he loves to be wooed,' said Mistress Dinnage, with a fierce scorn, 'let him seek it in the streets of Granta; fair enough women there, and ready too. I thought not that Master Fleming would love such kind!'

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