the cruise of the jasper b[1].(杰斯帕·b·之游)-第40章
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I hope our friendship will not cease; but I must tell you flatly that I desire
to hear no more of this。 You will oblige me by not mentioning it again;
Your Majesty。〃
The King begged Cleggett's pardon with a becoming sincerity; and was
about to withdraw。 Cleggett; who liked him immensely; was sudden
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smitten with a regret that it had been so impossible to oblige him。
〃Your Majesty;〃 he cried impulsively; 〃I BEG of you not to get the
idea that there is anything personal in this refusal。〃
〃I respect principle;〃 said the King gravely。 But he WAS hurt and
could not help showing it; and he was a little stiff。
〃We will compromise;〃 said Cleggett; with a flash of inspiration。
〃I will let you have my second son; Athos Cleggett。 You may make
him Earl of Claiborne; if you choose。 After all; HE is half English!〃
〃That is like your generosity; Cleggett;〃 said the King; smiling; and
giving Cleggett his hand。
End Project Gutenberg Etext of The Cruise of the Jasper B。
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