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A Strange Disappearance

CHAPTER XI
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The house is unsafe for you to remain in.

Hear how it cracks and trembles.

Another blast like that and we shall be roofless.' "She was moving toward the door, which to my amazement stood ajar, but my hesitation stopped her.
"'Won't you come ?' she whispered, turning her face towards me with a look of such potent determination, I followed in spite of myself 'I dare not let you stay here, your blood will be upon my head.' "'You exaggerate,' I replied, shrinking back with a longing look at the comfortable bed I had just left.

'These old houses are always strong.
It will take many such a gust as that you hear, to overturn it, I assure you.' "'I exaggerate!' she returned with a look of scorn impossible to describe.

'Hark!' she said, 'hear that.' "I did hear, and I must acknowledge that it seemed is if we were about to be swept from our foundations.
"'Yes,' said I, 'but it is a fearful night to be out in.' "'I shall go with you,' said she.
"'In that case--' I began with an ill-advised attempt at gallantry which she cut short with a gesture.
"'Here is your hat,' remarked she, 'and here is your bag.


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