[The Devil’s Paw by E. Phillips Oppenheim]@TWC D-Link bookThe Devil’s Paw CHAPTER XII 27/34
"I have some experiments going on in the country and can only spare a minute." "The Council has rescinded its instructions with regard to Julian Orden," Fenn announced, "and is anxious to have him brought before them at once.
As you know, we are for the moment powerless in the matter. Will you please explain to Miss Abbeway and the Bishop here just what has been done ?" "It seems a waste of time," Bright replied ill-naturedly, "but here is the story.
Julian Orden left his rooms at a quarter to six on Thursday evening.
He walked down to St.James's Street and turned into the Park. Just as he passed the side door of Marlborough House he was attacked by a sudden faintness." "For which, I suppose," the Bishop interrupted, "you were responsible." "I or my deputy," Bright replied.
"It doesn't matter which.
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