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"I would be delighted," she said before the professor could speak, "to pay you a visit, Doctor"

"Niece!" Now the professor attempted to mask his horror

"Uncle," she said cale for this fine horse, and I should like to get to know the people of Mill City better"

"Dr Silk is not of Mill City," the professor replied in a flat voice

"I arin one of triuan, "but have lodgings here while I oversee my latest project"

The professor an’s hand and bowed over it "A pleasure to rave I hope Samson does not cause you harm Do be wary of him"

"I shall send my man-of-business around with the payment," the professor said

"Partial paylance at Karigan, her tiny reflection looking back at her in each lens of his specs

Polite conduct continued as the two men shook hands, but even this seeid as he gazed directly into Dr Silk’s specs

"Good day to you," the doctor said, and in a moment released the professor’s hand and walked away An Inspector parted the traffic for him

Professor Josston watched after hi his hands off on his coat as if to wipe away any residue of Dr Silk’s touch, despite the fact bothher aret off the street"

Karigan tugged on Raven’s lead and the stallion followed obediently behind They found that during the negotiations, Luke had coe

"Raven needs so at the lash o to the knackers," the professor muttered Raven laid back his ears and snapped at him "See what I mean? And you have no idea what a hornet’s nest you’ve walked into with--"