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GEOFFREY IN THE MARRIAGE MARKET.
GEOFFREY IN THE MARRIAGE MARKET.THE interval of eight-and-forty hours passed—without the occurrence of any personal communication between the two brothers in that time. Julius, remaining at his father’s house, sent brief written bulletins of Lord Holchester’s health to his brother at the hotel. The first bulletin said, “Going on well. Doctors satisfied.” The second was firmer in tone. “Going on excellently. Doctors very sanguine.” The third was the most explicit of all. “I am to see my father in an hour from this. The doctors answer for his recovery. Depend on my putting in a good word for you, if I can; and wait to hear from me further at the hotel.” Geoffrey’s face darkened as he read the third bulletin. He called once more for the hated writing materials. There could be no doubt now a
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