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The Powers and Maxine

CHAPTER XIX
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And we are getting at Janson's record, which seems to be a bad one--a notorious one throughout Europe, if he proves to be the man we think.

I hope, really, that in a very few days Mr.Dundas may be able to thank you in person for what you've done for him, and--to tell you what has become of those letters." "What good will their destruction do me, though, if you are not merciful ?" "I intend to be, for I can combine mercy with justice.

Dear Mademoiselle, Monsieur du Laurier need never know the circumstances you have told to me, or that the Englishman's alibi has been proved by you.
The arrest of these two men in Frankfort will, I feel sure, help the police to keep your secret as you would keep it yourself.

Now, will that assurance make it easier for you to put your whole soul into your part to-night ?" "If you will accept that box," I said, letting him kiss my hand, and feeling inclined to kiss his.
Then I drove home, with my heart singing, for I felt almost sure that I had trumped Godensky's last trick now.
When I reached home Miss Forrest was there.

She had brought the diamonds in the brocade bag.


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