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THE LARK
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"But we are," said Jane, resolutely stifling a mixed litter of conflicting emotions. "Very glad indeed."

"Thank them as be for that!" said Gladys heartily, "for if you hadn't a-bin, after what I've gone through, I don't think flesh and blood could have borne it. I've brought the cream."