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THE LIME-KILN.
MR.

MEADOWCROFT was the first to speak.

"Somebody must find John," he said.
"Without losing a moment," added his daughter.
Ambrose suddenly stepped out of the dark corner of the room.
"_I_ will inquire," he said.
Silas followed him.
"I will go with you," he added.
Mr.Meadowcroft interposed his authority.
"One of you will be enough; for the present, at least.

Go you, Ambrose.
Your brother may be wanted later.