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The Red Thumb Mark

CHAPTER VII
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Poor fellow! He must not be allowed to feel that his friends have forgotten him even for a single instant." "You can see him to-morrow, if you like," I said; and, casting my good resolutions to the winds, I added: "I shall be going to see him myself, and perhaps Dr.Thorndyke will go." "Would you let me call at the Temple and go with you?
Should I be much in the way?
It is rather an alarming thing to go to a prison alone." "It is not to be thought of," I answered.

"If you will call at the Temple--it is on the way--we can drive to Holloway together.

I suppose you are resolved to go?
It will be rather unpleasant, as you are probably aware." "I am quite resolved.

What time shall I come to the Temple ?" "About two o'clock, if that will suit you." "Very well.

I will be punctual; and now you must go or you will be caught." She pushed me gently towards the door and, holding out her hand, said-- "I haven't thanked you half enough and I never can.


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