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The House of Whispers

CHAPTER VII
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It is she who will be your deadliest enemy, remember; she who, if the disaster falls, will give evidence against you.

Therefore, you'd best act now, ere it's too late.
Unless, of course, you are in fear of her." "I don't fear her!" cried the woman, her eyes flashing defiance.

"Why do you taunt me like this?
You haven't told me yet what took place on the night of the ball." "Nothing.

The mystery is just as complete as ever." "She defied you--eh ?" Her companion nodded.
"Then how do you now intend to act ?" "That's just the question I was about to put to you," he said.

"There is a distinct peril--one which becomes graver every moment that the girl and young Murie are together.


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