It ensued in consequence that the General was borne flying under the eyes of Lady camper, and such pace displeasing him, he reduced it invariably at a step or two beyond the corner of her grounds.
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Meanwhile, he learnt that Lady camper had a nephew, and the young gentleman was in a cavalry regiment.
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The General consulted with his daughter, and came to the conclusion, that as he could hardly despatch a written reply to a verbal message, yet greatly wished to subscribe to the wishes of Lady camper, the best thing for him to do was to apply for an interview.
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
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