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"I'm sure you knew it as well as he did. And anyway, I was certain of it myself.
I picked up a copy of last week's paper in a lunch-basket on the beach, and hid it from Mr.Borus. I didn't want to hurt his feelings." At that moment Croyden pointed with a cry towards the sea. "Look," he said, "for Heaven's sake, look!" He turned. Less than a quarter of a mile away we could see a large white motor launch coming round the corner.
The deck was gay with awnings and bright dresses and parasols. "Great Heavens!" said Croyden.
"I know that launch.
It's the Appin-Joneses'." "The Appin-Joneses'!" cried Clara.
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