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through purgatory these past twelve ain she had

resolved to end it all, only to be held by pity for the helpless wo She told herself a hundred times that her

mother was satisfied in her placid ith the life she was living,

and that her departure would be rather a relief than a cause for

uneasiness Now she hesitated no longer, and went back to the kitchen,

took off the apron she earing, passed along the side-passage, up

the stairs to her roo stark ruin This man had drawn into his hands

every penny she possessed, and was utilizing it for the furtherance of

his own nefarious business She had an idea--vague as yet, but later

taking definite shape--that if she ht not save her ht at least save so of her

little fortune

She had "nosed around" to such purpose that she had discovered her

step-father was a rip of an

exasperated constabulary So down her mother

Mr Cresta Morris absorbed in the elaboration of the great plan, was

reminded, by the exhaustion of visible refreshment, that certain of his

instructions had not been carried out

"Wait ain the kettle at

half-past nine I'll go out and get it Her royal highness wouldn't

lower herself by bringing it in, I suppose!"