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The Inheritors

CHAPTER FOUR
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I was eyed by the suspicious commissionaire with the contempt reserved for resting actors.

Resting actors are hungry suppliants as a rule.

Call-boys sought Mr.Fox.

"Anybody seen Mr.Fox?
He's gone to lunch." "Mr.Fox is out," said the commissionaire.
I explained that the matter was urgent.

More call-boys disappeared through the folding doors.


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