"A Tale of Two Cities"
by Charles Dickens

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     "Such is the fact," repeated Defarge.

     "Very interesting remembrances!" said the spy. "I have known Doctor Manette and his daughter, in England."

     "Yes?" said Defarge.

     "You don't hear much about them now?" said the spy.

     "No," said Defarge.

 

     "In effect," madame struck in, looking up from her work and her little song, "we never hear about them. We received the news of their safe arrival, and perhaps another letter, or perhaps two; but, since then, they have gradually taken their road in life--we, ours--and we have held no correspondence."

     "Perfectly so, madame," replied the spy. "She is going to be married."

     "Going?" echoed madame. "She was pretty enough to have been married long ago. You English are cold, it seems to me."

     "Oh! You know I am English."

 
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