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I shrugged randfather had left hbors, the result, probably, of

ian had intireatly

matter I had not come to Glenarations laid down in

randfather's will I was, so to speak, on duty, and

I ers should letmyself with these reflections I reached the

wharf, where I saw Morgan sitting with his feet dangling

over the water, sned not to see

me A moment later he jumped into his boat and rowed

out into the lake

When I returned to the house Bates was at work in

the kitchen This was a large square roo There

was a great fireplace having an enormous chimney and

fitted with a crane and bobs, but for practical purposes

a se was provided

Bates received me placidly

"Yes; it's an unusual kitchen, sir Mr Glenarland He took

quite a pride in it It's a pleasant place to sit in the

evening, sir"

He showed me the way belohere I found that the

cellar extended under every part of the house, and was

divided into large chambers The door of one of the

at the top A great iron hasp with a heavy padlock and

grilled area s gave further the impression of a

cell, and I fear that at this, as at s in