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large or small, appeared in any part of the sacred seclusion. I reported that gratifying fact to Mr. Fairlie.

“A thousand thanks. My fancy, I suppose. There are no children, thank Heaven, in the house; but the servants (persons born without nerves) will encourage the children from the village. Such brats— oh, dear me, such brats! Shall I confess it, Mr. Hartright?—I sadly want a reform in the construction of children.


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large or small, appeared in any part of the sacred seclusion. I reported that gratifying fact to Mr. Fairlie.

“A thousand thanks. My fancy, I suppose. There are no children, thank Heaven, in the house; but the servants (persons born without nerves) will encourage the children from the village. Such brats— oh, dear me, such brats! Shall I confess it, Mr. Hartright?—I sadly want a reform in the construction of children.


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