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The Octopus

CHAPTER V
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At once his suspicions were all aroused.

Ah! this feemale woman was trying to get a hold on him, trying to involve him in a petticoat mess, trying to cajole him.

Upon the instant, he became very crafty; an excess of prudence promptly congealed his natural impulses.

In an actual spasm of caution, he scarcely trusted himself to speak, terrified lest he should commit himself to something.
He glanced about apprehensively, praying that Magnus might join them speedily, relieving the tension.
"I came to see about giving a dance in my new barn," he answered, scowling into the depths of his hat, as though reading from notes he had concealed there.

"I wanted to ask how I should send out the invites.


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