The floor was planked with oak, and covered with iron staples, hooks, and ringbolts, with heavy chains attached to them. Anna thrust
hers into her pocket unopened, and for the first time left the house without a
smile upon her face. Heard of your last escape. ”
“All these things,” he muttered bitterly, “this desperate resolve to take your life
into your own hands, your unnatural craving for independence, would never
trouble you for a moment—if you really cared. “But why, Lucy? Who is it
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that you are trying to hide from? John?”
Lucy closed her eyes in earnest. ”
“You should have let me do this for you a long time
ago. "That is good. One is always familiar
with the business of one’s neighbours. My best endeavours shall
be used to bring you off, on the easy terms I have mentioned. "I am," replied Jonathan, following him, "and so," he added in an undertone, "are
your captors.
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