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The Grand Babylon Hotel

CHAPTER Three AT THREE A
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Jules was indubitably startled, but by an admirable exercise of self-control he recovered possession of his faculties in a second.
'Sir ?' said Jules.
'I just want to be informed, what the deuce you were doing in No.

111 a moment ago.' 'I had been requested to go there,' was the calm response.
'You are a liar, and not a very clever one.

That is my daughter's room.
Now--out with it, before I decide whether to shoot you or throw you into the street.' 'Excuse me, sir, No.

111 is occupied by a gentleman.' 'I advise you that it is a serious error of judgement to contradict me, my friend.

Don't do it again.


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