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The Secret Agent

CHAPTER XII
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"But the truth is, my dear, I have not enough money to go and try with--only a few pence.

We revolutionists are not rich." He had fifteen shillings in his pocket.

He added: "And there's the journey before us, too--first thing in the morning at that." She did not move, made no sound, and Comrade Ossipon's heart sank a little.

Apparently she had no suggestion to offer.

Suddenly she clutched at her breast, as if she had felt a sharp pain there.
"But I have," she gasped.


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