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The Black Box

CHAPTER XI
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I am very glad to hear it.

It is some time since I saw Bombay, and the thought of these long days of complete peace fills me with a most indescribable satisfaction." Quest grunted a little as he knocked the ash from his cigar.
"Not much of the bloodhound about the Professor," he remarked.

"What about you, Lenora ?" She smiled at him.
"I agree entirely with the Professor," she murmured, "except that I am not quite so sure that I appreciate the rhythmical movement of the boat as he seems to.

For the rest, I have just that feeling that I would like to go on and on and forget all the horrible things that have happened, to live in a sort of dream, and wake up in a world from which Craig had vanished altogether." "Enervating effect this voyage seems to be having upon you all," Quest grumbled.

"Even Harris there looks far too well contented with life." The detective smiled.


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