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THE CAUSE OF HER TROUBLE.

* George !’ It wasn’t what she said so much as the way in which she said it. She took the word and drew it out until it was a long, tremulous filament of sweetness. Yet there was a tinge of reproof in her tone. * George !’ She only said it once in reality, but it is customary with story writers to say * George ’ twice under these circumstances. * What is it ?’ * You have been squezing my hand with great regularity and emphasis for some time.’ * I know it,’ he replied, with a frankness that was characteristic of his manly nature. * Please don’t do it any more,’ and her voice dropped almost to a whisper. *No more !’ This sounded like heart throbs of anguish (whatever they are), and his form shook with emotion. * Why not ?' * Because ’ she faltered. ‘ Go on.’ * Because I have got a blister on my little finger.’

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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XI, 31 August 1895, Page 280

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THE CAUSE OF HER TROUBLE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XI, 31 August 1895, Page 280

THE CAUSE OF HER TROUBLE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XI, 31 August 1895, Page 280

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