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The Firm of Girdlestone

CHAPTER XIV
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Ged! I'm not particular, but 'you must draw the line somewhere,' as me frind, Charlie Monteith, of the Indian Horse, used to say I when he cut his father-in-law.

I draw it at you." While the major was solemnly delivering himself of these sentiments, Ezra continued to sit watching him in a particularly venomous manner.
His straight, cruel lips were blanched with passion, and the veins stood out upon his forehead.

The young man was a famous amateur bruiser, and could fight a round with any professional in London.

The old soldier would be a child in his hands.

As the latter picked up his hat preparatory to leaving the room, Ezra rose and bolted the door upon the inside.


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