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Jack’s Ward

CHAPTER XXIX
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That is not sufficient." "What will be ?" "You must become one of us." "One of you!" "Yes.

You must make yourself liable to the same penalties, so that it will be for your own interest to remain silent.

Otherwise we can't trust you." "Suppose I decline these terms ?" "Then I shall be under the painful necessity of retaining you as my guest," said Foley, smiling disagreeably.
"What made you pretend to be a mad-doctor ?" "To put you off the track," said Foley.

"You believed it, didn't you ?" "At first." "Well, what do you say ?" asked Foley.
"I should like to take time to reflect upon your proposal," said Jack.
"It is of so important a character that I don't like to decide at once." "How long do you require ?" "Two days.

Suppose I join you, shall I get good pay ?" "Excellent," answered Foley.


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