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sensible and careful
- I had prudently brought along Mrs. Harling's useful Commencement present, and I took Lena home under its shelter.Book 3 — Lena Lingard (56% in)
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- After all the others had gathered round the card-tables and young Duval had been warned by Prudence, Marguerite descended the staircase with Varville; such a cloak, such a fan, such jewels—and her face!Book 3 — Lena Lingard (54% in)
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