[The Light That Failed by Rudyard Kipling]@TWC D-Link bookThe Light That Failed CHAPTER IX 32/48
What's your names? But there,--no one ever gives the real ones.' Dick consulted Torpenhow with his eyes. 'My name's Heldar, and my friend's called Torpenhow; and you must be sure to come here.
Where do you live ?' 'South-the-water,--one room,--five and sixpence a week.
Aren't you making fun of me about that three quid ?' 'You'll see later on.
And, Bessie, next time you come, remember, you needn't wear that paint.
It's bad for the skin, and I have all the colours you'll be likely to need.' Bessie withdrew, scrubbing her cheek with a ragged pocket-handkerchief. The two men looked at each other. 'You're a man,' said Torpenhow. 'I'm afraid I've been a fool.
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