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 after petty information, or in a disposition to communicate it. The manner in which Miss Steele had spoken of Edward, encreased [sic] her curiosity; for it struck her as being rather ill-natured, and suggested the suspicion of that lady’s knowing, or fancying herself to know something to his disadvantage.—But her curiosity was unavailing, for no farther notice was taken of Mr. Ferrars’ name by Miss Steele when alluded to, or even openly mentioned by Sir John.

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