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"Yes," said Drake gravely

"Then, as I understand it," said Lord Wolfer, "your life, the salvation

of the countess' jewels, and the capture of the burglar are due to this

lady?"

"That is so," assented Drake quietly

"Who is she? What is her name?" asked severalwhich Burden listened breathlessly

"Her na at the

south lodge"

Burden started and bit her lip Lorton? Where had she heard---"Good heavens!" exclaimed Lord Wolfer "You don't mean that Miss Lorton

ith us?"

Drake nodded