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Diana of the Crossways

CHAPTER III
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Dozens of gentlemen heard the word.

And I demand an apology of Misterr Malkin--or...! And none of your guerrier nodding and bravado, Mister Malkin, at me, if you please.

The case is for settlement between gentlemen.' The harassed gentleman of the name of Malkin, driven to extremity by the worrying, stood in braced preparation for the English attitude of defence.

His tormentor drew closer to him.
'Mind, I give you warning, if you lay a finger on me I'll knock you down,' said he.
Most joyfully Mr.Sullivan Smith uttered a low melodious cry.

'For a specimen of manners, in an assembly of ladies and gentlemen...


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