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"And you would like to see my friend?" he said, with malicious emphasis

"I would like to thank him," retorted the lady, with some asperity:

"you have told me how much I owe him, and it strikes me the desire is

somewhat natural"

"Without doubt it is, and it will save Sir Norman much fruitless labor;

for even now he is in search at you, and will neither rest nor sleep

until he finds you"

"In search of ain

illu her beautiful face; "he is indeed kind, and I a hiy;

"and though the hour may be a little unseasonable, I hope you will

not object to it; for if you do, he will certainly not survive until