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The Captives

CHAPTER IV
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The official, who talked in a hushed whisper that was drowned by the creaking of his boots, welcomed them all with the intimacy of an old acquaintance.

"Oh, Miss Hearst--terrible weather--no, she's not here yet." "Good morning, Mrs.Smith--very glad you're better.

Yes, I spoke to them about the prayer-books.

They promised to return them this morning ..." and so on.

He turned, pushed back a door and led the way into the chapel.


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