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1 I read the billet , was astonished at its contents, and showed it Lord Hyndford.
2 But I will read his words, and Bill read the billet to his accomplice.
3 It seems, when she read the billet - Now indeed , said she, am I a lost creature!
4 The Duke having read the billet , which fully justified him, presented it to her to read, and told her she might possibly know the hand.
5 "Short and sharp!" exclaimed Stevens as he read the billet .
6 "Keep it, keep it, till the letter is read , then bring it me; I shall read the billet 's tenor in your eyes."
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