Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · New York : Scribner · leaf 127
o have a httle of thecheer of this Christmas as well as you. Just what we said, answers Ben. Mrs. Johnson colors a little, but before she canspeak, Mr. Todd goes on. Pardon me, madam,but what your minister told me yesterday of your just now, in the street, an old friend of mine—andof yours — who… … affairs has led me to take a deep interest in them.How long is it since your husband left home? More than two years, answers the lady. You have had no direct intelligence from himsince he went away ? None at all, save the painful news of the lossof his vessel, with all on board. Have you ever…
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