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bridge, for both were thinking of the old days that had passed away for ever.

"Mr. Lawrence!" said Benny, in a tone of surprise.

At length Eva rose and held out her hand, and Benny took the little white fingers in his hard brown palm, and held them just for a moment.

"Good evening, Mr. Bates; I must go home now," she said.