Chapter 12

--GEORGE SAND. [GEORGES] III.I He continues: 'It is a question to my mind whether [" for '] III.II They are old friends and have not met for years. [. missing] except the old ladies, and the men don't want them.' [" for '] III.IV 'Not at all; she's perfectly sound,' [opening " for '] III.VI '_Duo_--two?' [closing " for ']

V.II To speak in an exaggeratedly gentle voice [exaggerately] ... did not understand their cryptic symbols in the least [crytic] 'Two boxes of Sunlight Soap for cook--it'll last ages.' [. missing]

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+THE SINEWS OF WAR.+ By EDEN PHILLPOTTS an{d} ARNOLD BENNETT. +MODERN WOMAN AND HOW TO MANAGE H{ER.}+ By WALTER GALLICHAN.

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MODERN MARRIAG{E}