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"Drake!" he said, in a whisper "You here?"

Drake nodded

"Yes; it's a strange , Dick, isn't it? But we have been near each

other--though we didn't know it--for soineer,' and I----"

He shrugged his shoulders, and Dick leaped at the truth

"You are Lord Angleford?" he said

Drake nodded

"Yes I'll explain presently Just now all we can think of is this poor

fellow"

"Poor chap!" said Dick sadly "If I'd only coe for soht

he was such a plucky one For he's not strong, Drake, you see"

Drake nodded

"No," he said; "but it is not always the strongest who are the bravest

Who is that?" for there came a knock at the door

Dick went and opened it Nell stood there, white to the lips, but calm

and coht, Nell! Don't be frightened He'll pull through; won't he,

Drake?"