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The Knave of Diamonds

CHAPTER V
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He glanced at her through eyes narrowed to evil slits.
Her very impassivity goaded him.

It seemed in some fashion to express contempt.

With violence he strode to the bell and pealed it vigorously.
On the instant Nap turned.

"So long, Lady Carfax!" She looked up at him.

Her lips said nothing, but for that instant her eyes entreated, and his eyes made swift response.
He was smiling with baffling good humour as he turned round to Sir Giles.
"Good-bye, sir! Delighted to have met you.


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