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A. SOUTHERN COLONIES TO 1660
B. NEW ENGLAND TO 1660
C. COLONIAL AMERICA
Neaera's face expressed blank astonishment. She rose, and made a step towards the bell. George was tickled. She had the amazing impertinence to convey, subtly but quite distinctly, by that motion and her whole bearing, that she thought he was drunk.
"Ring, if you like," he said, "or, rather, ask me, if you want the bell rung. But wouldn't it be better to settle the matter now? I don't want to trouble Gerald."
"I really believe you are threatening me with something," exclaimed Neaera. "Yes, by all means. Go on."
She motioned him to a chair, and stood above him, leaning one arm on the mantelpiece. She breathed a little quickly, but George drew no inference from that.
"Eight years ago," he said, slowly, "you employed me as your counsel. You were charged with theft--stealing a pair of shoes--at Peckton Quarter-Sessions. You retained me at a fee of one guinea."
Neaera was motionless, but a slight smile showed itself on her face. "What are Quarter-Sessions?" she asked.
"You pleaded guilty to the charge, and were sentenced to a month's imprisonment with hard labour. The guinea I asked you about was my fee. I gave it to that fat policeman to give back to you."
"I did and do identify her."
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