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A tale of two cities sydney carton5/15/2023 ![]() ![]() "It could not be otherwise," said the prisoner. Heaven be with you!" Her father's only answer was to draw his hands through his white hair, and wring them with a shriek of anguish. We thank you with all our hearts, and all our love and duty. We know now, the natural antipathy you strove against, and conquered, for her dear sake. We know now, what you underwent when you suspected my descent, and when you knew it. I feel that this will break my heart by and by but I will do my duty while I can, and when I leave her, God will raise up friends for her, as He did for me." Her father had followed her, and would have fallen on his knees to both of them, but that Darnay put out a hand and seized him, crying: "No, no! What have you done, what have you done, that you should kneel to us! We know now, what a struggle you made of old. No! A moment!" He was tearing himself apart from her. I say farewell to her by you." "My husband. A parting blessing for our child." "I send it to her by you. I am supported from above: don't suffer for me. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. ![]()
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