Chapter_1164

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“Then up with me!”⁠—But Juan answered, “Look

Upon this child⁠—I saved her⁠—must not leave

Her life to chance; but point me out some nook

Of safety, where she less may shrink and grieve,

And I am with you.”⁠—Whereon Johnson took

A glance around⁠—and shrugged⁠—and twitched his sleeve

And black silk neckcloth⁠—and replied, “You’re right;

Poor thing! what’s to be done? I’m puzzled quite.”