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CHAPTER ONE--YOUNG POWELL AND HIS CHANCE
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It was that blamed old doorkeeper from the hall.

He had run me to earth and meant to dig me out too.

He walked up the office smirking craftily, cap in hand.
"What is it, Symons ?" asked Mr.Powell.
"I was only wondering where this 'ere gentleman 'ad gone to, sir.

He slipped past me upstairs, sir." I felt mighty uncomfortable.
"That's all right, Symons.

I know the gentleman," says Mr.Powell as serious as a judge.
"Very well, sir.


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