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A Perilous Secret

CHAPTER XVIII
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Revenge is like other luxuries, there's a time for it.

Do you think I am such a fool as to go in for blindfold revenge, and get lagged or stretched?
Not for Joseph, nor for you, either, Benjamin.

I'll tell you what, though, I think this will be a busy day; it must be a busy day.

That old fox Bartley has found out his blunder before now, and he'll try something on; then the Cliffords, they won't go to sleep on it." "I don't know what yer talking about," says Burnley.
"Remain in your ignorance, Ben.

The best instrument is a blind instrument; you shall have your revenge soon or late." "Let it be soon, then." "In the meantime," said Monckton, "have you got any money ?" "Got my wages." "That will do for you to-day.


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