Stories with a Vengeance — page 52: what you’re looking at

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48 \ I remained for nearly a fortnight at The Priory, and then with difficulty tore my- self away from its grief-stricken in- mates. One of them had crept, all uncon- sciously, into my heart, and brought me thrilling glimpses of new and sweet possi- bilities. % 3° * My last visit to the dear old English home was made in the early summer of THE HAUNTED HANSOM. this present year of grace. Need I detail the object of my journey P Let it suffice that when I left: its hos- pitable roof Tom alone remained in charge. Here in my cosy suburban home I find the hurrying feet of Time move far too quickly. But I musn’t stay to moralize, for Beatrice is waiting to be taken out, and she is an awful little tyrant in her way. it is such a sweet way, though ! Oe ere nn Oe TP SEE OD @ © = a JOO S CO)