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FROM CLIME TO CLIME.
The chamber in which the bewildered Robert now found himself was more luxurious, if less rich, than any which he had yet seen.

Low settees of claret-coloured plush were scattered in orderly disorder over a mossy Eastern carpet.

Deep lounges, reclining sofas, American rocking-chairs, all were to be had for the choosing.

One end of the room was walled by glass, and appeared to open upon a luxuriant hot-house.