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THROSTLETHWAITE.

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THE HIGH MILLS.

BY KATHERINE SAUNDERS.

Author of "Gideon's Rock," "The Haunted Crust," &c.

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VOL III.

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1875.

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THROSTLETHWAITE.

CHAPTER I.

RUTH had never felt in a mood less suited to gaiety than she did now, and she would gladly have avoided the impending three days' visit to Nethercroft, if it had been possible. She had, however, no choice in the matter; and perhaps after all it was easier to assume the superficial spirits needed. to pass unobserved at such a time than to be quietly cheerful at home. It was disagreeable to her to be taken to Nethercroft, because of her position with regard to Mr. Al

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