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The Master of Silence

CHAPTER XII
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You need not feel any alarm--only do not be surprised if you meet me often.

I am responsible for your safety, that is all." "For whom are you acting ?" I asked.
"My dear sir," said he, rising to go, "men in my line of business must not talk too much.

Good night." After he had gone we asked Rayel to tell us more about this mysterious visitor, but he was unable to do so.
When we started away Hester put on her wraps and walked with us to the cab.

As we alighted at our own door I saw a man standing by the street lamp on the corner, some distance away, whom I recognized as Mr.
Murmurtot.

I found a letter from Mr.Earl awaiting me at home, in which he urged us to hasten back to England as soon as possible after my recovery.
"You and Rayel," he said, "will, I trust, make your home at my house." Next day we began our preparations for the voyage..


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