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The Town Traveller

CHAPTER XVII
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I just wanted to make sure, that's all.

No fuss.

Good morning, Mr.Clover." Gammon drew back.

He heard the order "Charing Cross," and the cab drew away.
After a moment or two of irresolution Gammon walked hurriedly back to the nearest public-house, where he called for a glass of bitter and the Directory.

With the former he slaked a decided dryness of the throat, the latter he searched eagerly in the section "Court." There it was! "Polperro, Lord, 16, Lowndes Mansions, Sloane Street, S.W.


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