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The Shadow of Ashlydyat

by Henry Wood

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Excerpt from The Shadow of Ashlydyat, Vol. 3 of 3Maria godolphin, her face buried on the sofa cushions, Where She had sunk on the departure of the Reverend Mr. Hastings, was giving way to the full tide of un happy thought induced by that gentleman's words, when She became aware that She was not alone. A sound, half a grunt, half a sob, coming from near the door, aroused her. There stood a lady, in a crushed bonnet and unwholesome stuff gown that had once been black, with a red face, and a perfume of strong waters around her.Maria rose from the sofa, her heart Sinking. How Should She meet this ...

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