Hugo - A Fantasia on Modern Themes by Arnold Bennett
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page 109 of 254 (42%)
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'It's the governor's private drawer,' said Simon. 'I've never--' 'Stuff!' Lily exclaimed, and she opened the drawer and drew out the topmost letter. It was on blue paper. 'Yes, that's it,' said Simon. 'The envelope was blue, I remember.' 'He must be in the Safe Deposit,' said Lily, perusing the letter with flying glance. And Simon, at length sufficiently emboldened, seized the letter and read: 'SIR, 'Mr. Polycarp has just been here, and accidentally left behind him keys of his vault, including safe of late Mr. Francis Tudor, etc. In these peculiar circumstances I shall be glad to know what I am to do. 'Yours respectfully, 'H. BROWN, 'Head Guardian, 'Hugo's Safe Deposit.' |
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