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“You should have a shop of your own.”
“May be I shall after a bit—that is, if I settle in Bradford.”
“You are not going to leave us again?” said the girl, putting her arms around his neck, and embracing him fondly; “what should I do without you, Charlie?”
“Do as others do,” returned Peace, with a smile.
“And what might that be?”
“Get hold of another chap—that’s all.”
“Men never give girls credit for any feeling,” said Bessie, pouting.
“Yes, they are all of them selfish by nature.”
“Who?”
“Why, the men, of course.”
“You don’t mean what you say.”
“Don’t I?”
“No.”
“Only saying so to please you—is that it?”
“I’ve no doubt it is.”
“Well, here’s something better than words, lass. Here’s a couple of quid for you, to buy a new dress, or anything else you may want.”
“Oh you dear, good fellow; and is this for me?”
“Certainly, seeing that I gave it of my own free will.”
The girl clapped her hands with delight, gave her companion a kiss, and pocketed the money.
CHAPTER V.
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