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He rose with a look of determination in his dark eyes

"Thank you very ive you any

further trouble I a to anywhere, and I

will----" He broke off with an exclaht," he said suddenly, "and I must ask you to put

up with me for a little while--half an hour"

Mrs Lorton crossed the rooe of a greatthe bell

"I cannot permit you to leave this house until you have recovered--quite

recovered," she said, in a stately fashion "Molly, get the spare rooht assist, I think! I will see

that the sheets are properly aired--nothing is more important in such a

case--and ill send for the doctor while you are retiring"

Molly plunged out, followed by Nell, and Mrs Lorton seated herself

opposite the injured azed at him as if she

were solely accountable for his welfare

"I'ed to you, madame," he said, at last, and by no

means amiably "May I ask to whom I am indebted for so much--kindness?"

"My name is Lorton," said the dear lady, as if she had picked hiiven him brandy; "but I aht she were mad, and Mrs Lorton hastened

to explain