Miss Caprice by St. George Rathborne
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"In time of peace prepare for war. They seek by a double allowance of gayety to make up for the amount to be lost during Lent," he says. "Is Mr. Craig here?" asks a voice, and all look at the speaker, who is a quiet appearing man, perhaps a native of England. "That is my name, sir." "John Alexander Craig?" "The same." "Of Chicago?" "Well, what can I do for you?" The other has been looking at him steadily. "I desire to speak a few words with you, Doctor John Craig." "Go on." "I beg your pardon--it must be in private." "In that case my friends will excuse me for a few minutes." "Oh! yes," replies Lady Ruth, looking at the bearer of the message again. "Certainly," says Blunt, promptly dropping into the chair John vacates |
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