SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, SEARLE, & RIVINGTON,

CROWN BUILDINGS, 188, FLEET STREET.

1885.

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BY THE CORNISH SEA.

CHAPTER I.

66

THOUGHTS OF LOVE.

She listen'd with a flitting blush,
With downcast eyes and modest grace;
For well she knew I could not chuse

But gaze upon her face.

Coleridge.

WELL, Jane, my nevy have a done a fine stroke of business to-day," said Uncle Anthony, bustling into the room.

"Has Captain Shortridge been very friendly?" she inquired.

"Tes my solemn opinion, Jane," said "and I'm willin' to take

the old man,

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VOL. II.

65