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Evan Harrington

CHAPTER XXX
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The Countess clung to Caroline and the Duke more than to Evan and Rose.

She could see the first couple walking under an avenue of limes, and near them that young man or monkey, Raikes, as if in ambush.

Twice they passed him, and twice he doffed his hat and did homage.
'A most singular creature!' exclaimed the Countess.

'It is my constant marvel where my brother discovered such a curiosity.

Do notice him.' 'That man?
Raikes ?' said the diplomatist.


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