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The Upas Tree

CHAPTER VII
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However, opinions differ.

But there is no question that your experiment of to-night must not be repeated.

I have given him stuff to take during his homeward journey which will tend to calm him, lessen the fever, and clear his mind.

See that he takes it." Young Dick Cameron walked out of Ronnie's room, blew out the candle he carried, and replaced the candlestick on a little ornamental bracket.
Aubrey followed, inwardly fuming.
If Dick had been at the top of the tree, the first opinion procurable from Harley Street, W., his manner could hardly have been more authoritative, his instructions more peremptory.
"Upstart!" said Aubrey to himself.

"Insolent Jackanapes!" When Dick Cameron reached the outer door his cap was on the back of his head, his hands were thrust deep into his coat pockets.
"Good-evening," he said.


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