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CHAPTER VII
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He only looked respectful, and said, "Yes, Sir." "About drawing the house, come when you choose," said Mr.Burt, rising.
"It may take more than one, or even three or four afternoons, Sir, to do it properly." "Well, well.

If I'm not at home ask for Mrs.Simcoe, d'ye hear?
Mrs.
Simcoe.

She will attend to you." Abel bowed very respectfully and as if he were controlling a strong desire to kneel and kiss the foot of his Holiness, Christopher Burt; but he mastered himself, and Hiram opened the front door.
"Good-by, Hiram," said.

Abel, putting a piece of money into his hand.
"Oh no, Sir," said Hiram, pocketing the coin.
Abel walked sedately down the steps, and looked carefully around him.

He scanned the windows; he glanced under the trees; but he saw nothing.


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