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CHAP. XVI.
An unexpected Meeting between old Acquaintances.
Mrs Mason had spent a full week at Gowan-brae, before the quiet of the well-ordered family was interrupted by the return of the new-married pair. They at length came, accompanied by Mr Flinders, who, with Mr Mollins, went immediately into Mr Stewart's business room, Bell meantime going into the parlour. On seeing Mrs Mason, she drew herself up haughtily, with a look expressive of surprise: and, in return to her salutation,
