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A Terrible Temptation

CHAPTER VIII
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I ought to go down on my knees and bless you for all this.

To whom am I so indebted ?" "No matter, sir." "But it does matter.

You nursed me, and perhaps saved my life, and now you give me back the hopes that make life sweet.

You will not trust me with your name ?" "We have no name." "Your voice at times sounds very like--no, I will not affront you by such a comparison." "I'm her sister," said she, like lightning.
This announcement quite staggered Sir Charles, and he was silent and uncomfortable.

It gave him a chill.
The Sister watched him keenly, but said nothing.
Sir Charles did not know what to say, so he asked to see her face.


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