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The Four Pools Mystery

CHAPTER XVIII
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At the same time a water pail was taken and a pair of Jake's overalls.

And then to end up came the robbery of the safe." "The ha'nt had catholic tastes.

Any of the things turned up since ?" "Yes, a number of things, such as blankets and clothes and dishes have gradually drifted back." "The carriage cushions and lap robes--ever find them ?" "Never a trace--and why anyone should want 'em, I don't know!" "What color were the lap robes ?" "Plain black broadcloth." Terry got up and paced about a few moments and then came back and sat down.
"One thing is clear," he said, "there are two ha'nts." "Two ha'nts! What do you mean ?" "Just what I say.

Suppose for convenience we call them ha'nt number one, and ha'nt number two.

Number one occupied apartments over the grain bin and haunted the laurel walk.


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