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The White Sister

CHAPTER XIV
12/31

Only tell me when I may see you again.' 'Not for a long time--not till you can give me your word that you will control yourself.

Till then, we must say good-bye.' He was so quiet, all at once, that it was easier to say the word than she had expected.
'No,' he answered, 'not good-bye, for even if you will not see me, I shall be near you.' 'Near?
Where ?' 'I am living in my brother's rooms at the Magazine.

I am in charge till he gets well.

I asked permission to take his place on the day I arrived, from the Minister himself.' 'You have taken his place!' She could not keep her anxiety out of her voice.
'Yes, and I hope to get a shot at the fellow who wounded Ugo.

But the post suits me, for the upper part of this house is in sight of my windows.


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