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The Silent House

CHAPTER VII
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And again, Link, this woman admitted that she had married her elderly husband in Florence.

Now, Florence, as you know, is an Italian town; a stiletto is an Italian weapon.

Putting these two things together, what do you make of Mrs.Vrain's fainting ?" "I make nothing of it, Mr.Denzil.You are too suspicious.

The woman had no reason to rid herself of her husband as you hint." "What about the assurance money ?" "There is a motive there, certainly--a motive of gain.

Still, I think you are making a mountain out of a molehill, for I am satisfied that she knows no more who committed the crime than does the Pope himself." "It is as well to look in every direction," said Lucian obstinately.
"Meaning that I should follow this clue you suggest, which has no existence save in your own fancy.


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