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From: Gordon Good
Subject: [grt-talk] scanner attache case
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 21:09:55 +0300

I should think the Stirlings would be glad to be rid of you. She wanted to see that mysterioushouse of his back on the Mistawis island. Valancy was pestered with invitations todance. You dont know what Barney has been to me, these past two years,Cissy had said simply. If you cannot, friends youllnever be and you need not waste time in trying. Valancy, out of breath, with a crazilybeating heart, collapsed on the trunk of a fallen pine. He didnt know how she had beenbrought up. Excitement brought thosefaint pink stains to her face. Oddly enough, Roaring Abel disapproved of her going to the hillchurch as strongly as Mrs. But I dare say Ill have some errands for you veryoften when you go to Port Lawrence. By Barney Snaith,reputed jail-breaker, infidel, forger and defaulter. There he was, bareheaded,bristly-chinned, in his old trousers and his blue homespun shirt. There were muttered oaths and sullen looks. She was no longer unimportant, little old maid Valancy Stirling. Valancy tried desperately and vainly to free herself. She knew quite well now that she loved Barney. But it was a fondness that didnt worryValancy. Stalling, had never been able to understand her. For the first time in her life she liked going tochurch. The firstnight they heard him come howling into the yard, Cissy had toldValancy not to be afraid. Stalling, had never been able to understand her. When I drifted in at Abels this evening and Cissy told me youdcome here I was amazed. Her feelings werebadly mixed and she had never had so many in such a brief time inher life. Theres no gas nearer than Deerwood, nine milesaway. He never drinks when heengages to play for a party. I can imagine it, said Valancy, with a shrug of her shoulders. Valancy could still hear his dismal moans when she wentcalmly to sleep. He was a man of education and intelligence. He gripped the sides of his chairand ground his teeth. I made a fair bargain withher, and shes free to conclude it when she likes. Im going over to the Port, Barney was saying. What a scandal it would make for her poor people. Stalling, a nurse is not what Cissy needs, said Valancyearnestly. Miss Stirling, I am here in response to your mothers wishes.

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