The Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation

By Barnard, A. M.

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Title:	The Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation
Author:	Barnard, A. M.
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Language:	English
Subject:	Literature & thought, Literature and history, Literature & philosophy
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?How goes it, Frank? Down first, as usual.? ?The early bird gets the worm, Major.? ?Deuced ungallant speech, considering that the lovely Octavia is the worm,? and with a significant laugh the major assumed an Englishman?s favorite attitude before the fire. His companion shot a quick glance at him, and an expression of anxiety passed over his face as he replied, with a well-feigned air of indifference, ?You are altogether too sharp, Major. I must be on my guard while you are in the house. Any new arrivals? I thought I heard a carriage drive up not long ago.?