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The Haunted Hotel

CHAPTER XXIV
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Henry opened the window, and waited there breathing the purer air.

Vague apprehensions of the next discovery to come, filled his mind for the first time.

He was doubly resolved, now, not to stir a step in the investigation without a witness.
The manager returned with a wax taper in his hand, which he lighted as soon as he entered the room.
'We need fear no interruption now,' he said.

'Be so kind, Mr.
Westwick, as to hold the light.

It is my business to find out what this extraordinary discovery means.' Henry held the taper.


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