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A Laodicean

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Dare replaced the wood and went on his way.
Havill was smoking on his doorstep when Dare passed up the street.

He held up his hand.
'Since you have been gone,' said the architect, 'I've hit upon something that may help you in exhibiting your lady to your gentleman.

In the summer I had orders to design a gymnasium for her, which I did; and they say she is very clever on the ropes and bars.

Now--' 'I've discovered it.

I shall contrive for him to see her there on the first wet morning, which is when she practises.


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