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Erema

CHAPTER VI
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Is there nothing more than the grave to oblige a noble Britisher with ?" "Yes, Colonel; we want the girl as well.

We know that she was with him in that caravan, or wagon train, or whatever you please to call it.
We know that you have made oath of his death, produced his child, and obtained his trunks, and drawn his share in the insurance job.

Your laws must be queer to let you do such things.

In England it would have taken at least three years, and cost a deal more than the things were worth, even without a Chancery suit.

However, of his papers I shall take possession; they can be of no earthly use to you." "To be sure.


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