espec.

abbreviation for

Much afflicted at his son's death, Walter Espec sent for his brother, who was a priest and a rector.

Walter Espec uttered an exclamation of horror, and, without another word, sank back on his pillow.

At first he was astonished to find that they were separated by so wide a gulf, and the Espec pride made him almost disdainful.

Walter Espec sighed, as he was in the habit of doing, at the mention of kindred, and gave himself up to painful reminiscences.

A shade of disappointment appeared on Walter Espec's handsome countenance.

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