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The Mystery of Edwin Drood

CHAPTER VIII--DAGGERS DRAWN
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I have overheard high words between you two.

Remember, my dear boy, you are almost in the position of host to-night.

You belong, as it were, to the place, and in a manner represent it towards a stranger.

Mr.
Neville is a stranger, and you should respect the obligations of hospitality.

And, Mr.Neville,' laying his left hand on the inner shoulder of that young gentleman, and thus walking on between them, hand to shoulder on either side: 'you will pardon me; but I appeal to you to govern your temper too.


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