Richard Carvel — Volume 07

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The Project Gutenberg EBook of Richard Carvel, Volume 7, by Winston ChurchillThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Richard Carvel, Volume 7Author: Winston ChurchillRelease Date: October 18, 2004 [EBook #5371]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK RICHARD CARVEL, VOLUME 7 ***Produced by David WidgerRICHARD CARVELBy Winston ChurchillVolume 7.XLII. My Friends are provenXLIII. Annapolis once moreXLIV. Noblesse ObligeXLV. The House of MemoriesXLVI. Gordon's PrideXLVII. VisitorsXLVIII. Multum in ParvoXLIX. Liberty loses a FriendCHAPTER XLIIMY FRIENDS ARE PROVENAt the door of my lodgings I was confronted by Banks, red with indignation and fidgety from uneasiness."O Lord, Mr. Carvel, what has happened, sir?" he cried. "Your honour's agent 'as been here since noon. Must I takeorders from the likes o' him, sir?"Mr. Dix was indeed in possession of my rooms, lounging in the chair Dolly had chosen, smoking my tobacco. I stared athim from the threshold. Something in my appearance, or force of habit, or both brought him to his feet, and wiped awaythe smirk from his face. He put down the pipe guiltily. I told him shortly that I had heard the news which he must have gotby the packet: and that he should have his money, tho' it ...

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