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Arthur Mervyn

CHAPTER III
20/31

It will occur to you, perhaps, that it would be safer in some fold or pocket of the clothes which I wore.

I was of a different opinion, and was now to endure the penalty of my error.
It was in vain to heap execrations on my negligence, or to consume the little strength left to me in regrets.

I returned once more to the tavern and made inquiries for Mr.Capper, the person whom I have just mentioned as my father's neighbour.

I was informed that Capper was now in town; that he had lodged, on the last night, at this house; that he had expected to do the same to-night, but a gentleman had called ten minutes ago, whose invitation to lodge with him to-night had been accepted.

They had just gone out together.


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