tress was only a little over two miles off. She, Anna,
would not wish to disturb her on her wedding day, but
if very hard pressed she could always do so. And Miss
Rose -- Miss Rose and Mr. Blake -- they too were close
by; they certainly would take her part!

She sat down, still sadly frightened, but reassured
by the comfortable knowledge that her dear, gracious
ladies would see her through any trouble, however
much the fact that her country was at war with England
might prejudice the police against her.

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