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The Yellow God

CHAPTER II
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I don't think him a fool, and awkward as they may be, I respect his qualities." "So do I, so do I," answered Mr.Haswell, "and of course we have acted against his advice throughout, which must have been annoying to him.
The scheme as he suggested it was a fair business proposition that might have paid ten per cent.

on a small capital, but what is the good of ten per cent.

to you and me?
We want millions and we are going to get them.
Well, he is coming to The Court to-morrow, and perhaps after all we shall be able to arrange matters.

I'll give Barbara a hint; she has great influence with him, and you might do the same, Aylward." "Miss Champers has great influence with everyone who is fortunate enough to know her," answered Sir Robert courteously.

"But even if she chooses to use it, I doubt if it will avail in this case.


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