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The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector

CHAPTER X
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Sometimes she's a dummy, and spakes to them by signs--sometimes a gypsy--sometimes she's this and sometimes she's that, but not often the same thing long; she's of as many colors as the rainbow.

But if you do wish to see her, there's a chance that you may to-morrow.

A conjurer has come to town, and he's to open to-morrow, for both town and country, and she'll surely be here, for that's taking the bit out of her mouth." "A conjurer!" "Yes, he was here before some time ago, about the night of that bonfire that was put out by the shower o' blood, but somehow he disappeared from the place, and he's now come back." "A conjurer--well, I shall see the conjurer myself to-morrow; but can you give me no more accurate information with respect to your niece ?" "Sarra syllable--as I tould you, she's never two nights in the same place; but, if I should see her, I'll let her know your wishes; and what might I say, sir, that you wanted her to do for you ?" "That's none of your affair, most sagacious Solomon--I wish to speak with her myself, and privately, too; and if you see her, tell her to meet me here to-morrow night about this hour." "I'll do so; but God forgive you for disturbin' me in my devotions, as you did.

It's not often I'd give them up for any one; but sure out of regard for the proprietor o' the town I'd do that, and more for you." "Here," replied Woodward, putting some silver into his hand, "let that console you; and tell your niece when you see her that I am a good paymaster; and, if I should stand in need of your skill, you shall find me so, too.

Good-night, and may your prayers be powerful, as I know they come from a Christian heart, honest Solomon.".


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