Chapter 47

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"I suppose I should," the girl thoughtfully replied. "But under the circumstances I can't. Don't you remember what that man told you?" "About you marryin' that Lord Fiddlesticks?" "Yes, though that is not his name." "I know it isn't, but it doesn't matter. But, thar, I must take some grub to Eben. He'll be down here soon, I'm sartin, if I don't head him off. Thar's nuthin' like grub to hold that boy in check. I've got to go ashore this mornin' to git some tea. Eben fergot all about it last night." "Will you get a few things for me?" the girl asked. "I will make out a list at once." "I was expectin' something like that, Miss. I knew ye wouldn't be satisfied with what this cabin contains, but would want many things extry. I s'pose ye'll order a hull outfit of table linen, a set of chiny

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