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The Man From Brodney’s

CHAPTER XIV
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I never heard anything sweeter than the way he said good-night to me.

There!" The light in the bungalow bobbed mysteriously for an instant and then went out.
"How far is it from here ?" asked the Princess abruptly.
"Nearly two miles as the crow flies--only there are no crows here.

Five miles by the road, I fancy, isn't it, Bobby?
I call him Bobby, you know, when we are all on good terms.

I don't see why I shouldn't if you stop to think how near to being married to each other we are at this very instant." "I wonder if help could reach him quickly in the event of an attack ?" "It could, if he'd have the kindness to notify us by 'phone," said Browne.
"But he wouldn't telephone to us," said Lady Deppingham ruefully.

"He's not so communicative as that." "Surely he would call upon you for help if he----" "You don't know him, Genevra." The Princess smiled in a vague sort of way.


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