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A Perilous Secret

CHAPTER XIII
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You see how strong it is.'" Monckton read this with calm indifference.

He did not expect a woman to give him a pension unconditionally, or without some little twaddle by way of drawback.

He called on the lawyer, and sent in his name.

He was received by the lawyer in person, and eyed very keenly.

"I am directed to call here for L50, sir," said he.
"Yes, Mr.Monckton.I believe the payment is conditional." "No, sir; not the first L50.


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