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Maruja

CHAPTER VI
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They belong to that grave which lies between the Past and my mother; they must not rise from it to haunt her." "I understand," said the young officer, quietly.

"This letter, then, is my authority to recover them ?" "Partly, though it refers to other matters.

This Mr.Prince, whom you Americans call Aladdin, was a friend of Dr.West; they were associated in business, and he will probably have access to his papers.

The rest we must leave to you." "I think you may," said Carroll, simply.
Maruja stretched out her hand.

The young man bent over it respectfully and moved towards the door.
She had expected him to make some protestation--perhaps even to claim some reward.


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