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The Ordeal of Richard Feverel

CHAPTER XX
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A heart is cut in twain.
Richard made his way to Adrian.

"What is it you want with me, Adrian ?" "Are we seconds, or principals, O fiery one ?" was Adrian's answer.

"I want nothing with you, except to know whether you have seen Benson." "Where should I see Benson?
What do I know of Benson's doings ?" "Of course not--such a secret old fist as he is! I want some one to tell him to order Lady Blandish's carriage to be sent round to the park-gates.

I thought he might be round your way over there--I came upon him accidentally just now in Abbey-wood.

What's the matter, boy ?" "You saw him there ?" "Hunting Diana, I suppose.


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