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Kim

CHAPTER 8
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It is a few rupees only, and there is no evidence.' 'Except the woman.

It must be more certain; and remember the price upon his head.' 'Ay, but the police have a long arm, and we are far from the Border.
If it were in Peshawur, now!' 'Yes--in Peshawur,' the second voice sneered.

'Peshawur, full of his blood-kin--full of bolt-holes and women behind whose clothes he will hide.

Yes, Peshawur or Jehannum would suit us equally well.' 'Then what is the plan ?' 'O fool, have I not told it a hundred times?
Wait till he comes to lie down, and then one sure shot.

The trucks are between us and pursuit.
We have but to run back over the lines and go our way.


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