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Our Friend the Charlatan

CHAPTER IX
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Here is the address.

Of course if you would like me to return to Northampton--" "She must come at once!" said Lady Ogram, starting up.

"Would the Crows understand a telegram ?" "The Rookes, you mean?
I think it would be better to write.

Naturally, I have not let them know your name.

At first I found Mr.Rooke rather disposed to stand upon his dignity; but a firm of Northampton solicitors vouched for my _bona fides_, and then things were smoother.
No, I don't think I would telegraph." "Then go to Northampton, and bring the girl back with you." "If you wish it." "When is there a train ?--Oh, there's the luncheon bell.


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