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The Jewel of Seven Stars

CHAPTER III
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The yellow-brown hair was thick and long, and the golden-brown eyes sparkled from the freckled, sunburnt skin.

Her rosy cheeks gave a general idea of rich brown.

The red lips and white teeth did not alter the colour scheme, but only emphasized it.

She had a snub nose--there was no possible doubt about it; but like such noses in general it showed a nature generous, untiring, and full of good-nature.
Her broad white forehead, which even the freckles had spared, was full of forceful thought and reason.
Doctor Winchester had on their journey from the hospital, coached her in the necessary particulars, and without a word she took charge of the patient and set to work.

Having examined the new-made bed and shaken the pillows, she spoke to the Doctor, who gave instructions; presently we all four, stepping together, lifted the unconscious man from the sofa.
Early in the afternoon, when Sergeant Daw had returned, I called at my rooms in Jermyn Street, and sent out such clothes, books and papers as I should be likely to want within a few days.


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