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THE RING
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Miriam.Poor nurse!
Father.I bad her keep,Like a seal'd book, all mention of the ring,For I myself would tell you all to-day.
Miriam.'She too might speak to-day,' she mumbled. Still,I scarce have learnt the title of your book,But you will turn the pages.
Father.Ay, to-day!I brought you to that chamber on your third
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