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"The Fates are against me, Drake," she whispered; "but I will come

back"

"Where the devil is that confounded h

called to her

Burden came down the stairs Her veil was drawn over the upper part of

her face, but the lower part hite to the lips

"I'm half inclined to leave her behind," said Lady Luce irritably "Pray

be quick, Burden!"

Burden got up on the box seat without a word

Drake put Lady Luce in, held her hand for aalone, staring after it half stupidly

He was still free!