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there a host of beautiful goods worthy
of any great lady."
Liviella, who was full of curiosity,
not to belie the nature of her sex,
replied, "If my father indeed were not
out he would have given me some
money." "Nay, you can come all the
better if he is out," replied
Jennariello, "for perhaps he might not
allow you the pleasure; and I'll
promise to show you such splendid
things as will make you rave—such
necklaces and earrings, such bracelets
and sashes, such workmanship in
paper - in short I will perfectly
astound you."
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