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The Jewel of Seven Stars

CHAPTER XVI
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The cases containing them were to be left in the outer hall, for the present.
By the time we had made the survey, the carts began to arrive; and the stir and bustle of the previous night were renewed.

Mr.Trelawny stood in the hall beside the massive ironbound door, and gave directions as to the placing of each of the great packing-cases.

Those containing many items were placed in the inner hall where they were to be unpacked.
In an incredibly short time the whole consignment was delivered; and the men departed with a douceur for each, given through their foreman, which made them effusive in their thanks.

Then we all went to our own rooms.

There was a strange confidence over us all.


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