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? ? ? ? Meanwhile poor Grace had fared badly at the poorhouse in Crawford. It was a sad contrast to the gentle and kindly circle at Mr. Pomeroy's. What made it worse for Grace was, that she could hear nothing of Frank. She feared he was sick, or had met with some great misfortune, which prevented his writing.
? ? ? ? One day a handsome carriage drove up to the door. From it descended our hero, elegantly attired. He knocked at the door.
? ? ? ? Mrs. Chase, who was impressed by wealth, came to the door in a flutter of respect, induced by the handsome carriage.
? ? ? ? "What do you wish, sir?" she asked, not recognizing Frank.
? ? ? ? "Miss Grace Fowler!" repeated Mrs. Chase, almost paralyzed at Grace being called for by such stylish acquaintances
? ? ? ? "Yes, my sister Grace."
? ? ? ? "What! are you Frank Fowler?"
? ? ? ? "Yes. I have come to take Grace away."
? ? ? ? "I don't know as I have the right to let her go," said Mrs.
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