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CHAPTER IX.

Dick Calls at the School.

The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having passed the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.

Every spare minute of the week following her return was spent by Dick in accidentally passing the school-house in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible. A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time

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