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were heavy on the governor.' Then he added with a chuckle:
You began, Richard, with a silver spoon, and here you are in
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the water like the rest. Work, work, nothing like work. You
have parts, you have manners; why, with application you may
die a millionaire!' Dick shook himself. He took Esther by
the hand, looking at her mournfully.
'Then this is farewell,' he said.
'Yes,' she answered. There was no tone in her voice, and she
did not return his gaze.
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For ever,' added Dick.
For ever,' she repeated mechanically.
I have had hard measure,' he continued. 'In time I believe
I could have shown you I was worthy, and there was no time
long enough to show how much I loved you. But it was not to
be. I have lost all.'
He relinquished her hand, still looking at her, and she
turned to leave the room.
'
Why, what in fortune's name is the meaning of all this?'
cried Van Tromp. 'Esther come back!'
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