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"Her ladyship is very kind," said Falconer His eyes, unnaturally

bright, were fixed on Drake's face, his voice was low but steady "I a them The man has been committed

for trial, I hear?"

Drake nodded indifferently

"Yes," he said "I wish he had dropped the jewel cases and got off It

would have saved a lot of bother But don't be afraid that you will be

wanted as a witness," he added quickly "I and one or two of the men who

were present when he was captured will be sufficient There will be no

need to worry you--or Miss Lorton"

Falconer nodded

"I hope you will be able to get out soon," said Drake "I told Miss

Lorton that I would send a carriage for you--so bulky and

comfortable Perhaps you'll let an to feel vaguely unco uncomfortable, he

blundered on to the subject that tortured hih; she is a perfect whip

And--and now I aratulating you upon your engagement, Falconer"

Falconer's lips twitched, but his eyes did not leave Drake's face, which

had suddenly becorileford?" said