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The Woman-Haters

CHAPTER IX
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And then it occurred to him, with startling suddenness, that he had been conversing very familiarly with that young lady, notwithstanding the solemn interchange of vows between the lightkeeper and himself.
"I must be going," he said hastily; "good morning, Miss Graham." He waded to the shore and strode rapidly back toward the boathouse.

His companion called after him.
"I shall expect you to-morrow afternoon," she said.

"You've promised to teach me that side stroke, remember." Brown dressed in a great hurry and climbed the path to the lights at the double quick.

All was safe and serene in the house, and he breathed more freely.

Atkins was sound asleep, really asleep, in the bedroom, and when he emerged he was evidently quite unaware of his helper's unpremeditated treason.


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