The Lord of the Sea by M. P. (Matthew Phipps) Shiel
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"Well, that was how it was! But couldn't you say that at the police-
court--?" "I am _going_ to at the big trial, of course. But I was ill, am ill now, and here have I been running about all day on your brother's behalf, and dead tired--and ill, and all--and you won't let me have a rest in the carriage--" "Well, as you put it in that way..." she said. So they walked to a motor-brougham, sat within, and as they commenced to talk again, the brougham moved. "Tell me", said Frankl, "have you mentioned to anyone that you had given the guns to me?" "I told Richard's solicitor this morning--" "That was horribly imprudent, without consulting me!" "I think I have been silent long enough, don't you? I didn't mention your name, but--" "Oh, you didn't mention my name! That's all right, then! Look here, do you know--?" "Well?" "I believe you love me in your heart. Can't help yourself". |
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