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object, however desperatethe circumstances! She is no longer able to guide his actions -- and so it fell tome to speak on her behalf. A very sturdywooden box or perhaps an iron chest! Yes, iron will be best. It was the consequence, I am sure, of overwork. It was covered with Mr Norrell's small, meticulous handwriting.

This was not very polite. Or? quavered Mr Norrcll. You are all generosity. The old servant shook his head.