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 pangs of jealousy, during Bessy's lifetime, at the intimacy between her and the young lady.

"No, Dixon!" said Margaret with decision. "I will go. Mary, you shall see me this afternoon." And for fear of her own cowardice, she went away, in order to take from herself any chance of changing her determination.