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She twisted her locked hands--the first sign of real emotion I have seen

in her

"You wouldabout e--"

"Yes I think you are extreent--if you would consent to

talk to o into Parlia, and I believe you would be of the greatest help

to ement?"

"I have already stated that"

She started to her feet

"The bargain," I went on, "would be quite a fair one I a which is not for sale--therefore, I a to pay

whatever would te up any

sentiment in the affair I want the brain of you for my scheme of life,

and the laws of the quaintly civilized society to which we belong, do

not perht I put it to you

net--is there any e can effect this deal?"

Her lips were quivering--

"You would say this, no ht hear of my family?"