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Thirty-Three
“This is perfect timing, don’t you agree?” Emmie asked excitedly as she glanced at her mother sitting across from her in their carriage. “Father’s letter sent to inform us everything was safe for us in France. He decided to come get us and meet us at Mr. Compton’s estate. The timing couldn’t have been better, I think.”
Her mother nodded. “I agree.”
“Did you tell him about the surprise?” Gabe asked.
Emmie look
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