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For the Term of His Natural Life

CHAPTER VI
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"What's the matter with her ?" "Yes, she's all right, I've no doubt.

She's less likely to take it than any of us.

You can see her vitality in her face--as many lives as a cat.
But she'd bring infection quicker than anybody." "I'll--I'll go at once," cried poor Vickers, turning round.

The woman of whom they were speaking met him on the ladder.

Her face was paler than usual, and dark circles round her eyes gave evidence of a sleepless night.


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