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"
"A dependent! who ever so thought of you? You are the equal of all the
world," Pynsent broke out.
"I am a dependent at home, too," Laura said, sweetly, "and indeed I
would not be otherwise. Left early a poor orphan, I have found the
kindest and tenderest of mothers, and I have vowed never to leave her
--never. Pray do not speak of this again--here, under your relative's
roof, or elsewhere. It is impossible."
"If Lady Rockminster asks you herself, will you listen to her?"
Pynsent cried, eagerly.
"No," Laura said. "I beg you never to speak of this any more. I must
go away if you do;" and with this she left him.
Pynsent never asked for Lady Rockminster's intercession; he knew how
vain it was to look for that: and he never spoke again on that subject
to Laura or to any person.
When at length the famous novel appeared, it not only met with
applause from more impartial critics than Mrs. Pendennis, but, luckily
for Pen, it suited the taste of the public, and obtained a quick and
considerable popularity.


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