Miss Caprice by St. George Rathborne
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page 123 of 258 (47%)
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and valuables in this envelope."
"A good idea. You will keep them in your safe," suiting the action to the word. "Now; monsieur will write his name." "Done." "Also the address." "Eh? I don't quite understand." "To which he would have them sent." "Sent?" "In case we see monsieur no more." "Ah! Now I catch on," with a smile, as he adds the words: "Chicago, Ill., U.S.A." "Chicago, I have heard of it; quite a place," remarks the clerk. "Rather," dryly. "The cicerone, please." Then the clerk beckons to a man who has been lounging not far away. John sweeps his eyes over him. |
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