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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib
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(the author reveals), so it should have a Victorian flavor to it, along with a bit of mystery.
EDIT: I now see you basically covered the points I covered.  |
The title is a bit of a give-away
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"Your having Marian Halcombe to live with you can easily be settled by private arrangement," I said. "You hardly understood my question, I think. It referred to your own propertyto the disposal of your money. Supposing you were to make a will when you come of age, who would you like the money to go to?"
"Marian has been mother and sister both to me," said the good, affectionate girl, her pretty blue eyes glistening while she spoke. "May I leave it to Marian, Mr. Gilmore?"
"Certainly, my love," I answered. "But remember what a large sum it is. Would you like it all to go to Miss Halcombe?"
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—The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (1860)