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"No," said Barnabas, and shook his head

Then, in thathiely to the wall

"She's mine!" he panted, "mine, I tell you--no one shall take her

from me, neither you nor the devil himself She's mine--mine Tell

me where she is,--speak before I choke you--speak!"

But Barnabas stood rigid and utterly still Thus, in a while, the

griping fingers fell away, the Viscount stepped back, and groaning,

bowed his head

"Oh, Bev," said he, "forgive me, I--I'm mad I think I want her so

and I can't find her And I had a spill last night--dark road you see,

and only one hand,--and I'o--"

But, as he turned toward the door, Barnabas interposed

"Dick, I can't let you go like this--what do you intend to do?"

"Will you tell me where she is?"

"No, but--"

"Then, sir, my further movements need not concern you"

"Dick, be reasonable,--listen--"

"Have the goodness to let me pass, sir"

"You are faint, worn out--stay here, Dick, and I--"

"Thanks, Beverley, but I accept favors from my friends only--pray