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The Simpkins Plot

CHAPTER XIII
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I'll take the luggage with me any how, in case I do." "You mustn't think," said Meldon, "that I'm suggesting your leaving the luggage behind simply in order to get a seat on your car." "I assure you," said the judge, "that such a suspicion never crossed my mind." "O'Donoghue and I both have bicycles, so we don't want to drive.

He has his own, a capital machine, and I borrowed Doyle's this morning, which is quite sound except for the left pedal.

It's a bit groggy, and came off twice on the way here." "That makes me all the more sorry I can't drive you down," said the judge, "but you see what a lot of things I have.

I needn't say good-bye: we shall meet again at the hotel." Luncheon--chops and boiled potatoes--was served in the commercial room of the hotel.

When the maid had gone away after supplying the three men with whisky and soda, Meldon laid down his knife and fork.
"I may introduce my subject," he said, "by saying that I have a high respect for you.


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