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The Drums Of Jeopardy

CHAPTER XXIII
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Touch that stuff?
Rather not! Chops or beefsteak!" "Let him have it, Miss Frances," advised Cutty from the doorway.
"But it's unusual," replied the nurse as a final protest.
"Give it a try.

Is he strong enough to sit up through breakfast ?" "He's really not fit.

But if he insists on doing the one he might as well do the other." "Righto!"-- from the patient.
"Will you tell Kuroki to make it a beefsteak breakfast for four?
I know how Mr.Hawksley feels.

Been through the same bout." Cutty wanted Miss Frances out of the room.
"Very well.

Only, I've warned him." Miss Frances left, somewhat miffed.
"Thanks," said Hawksley, smiling.


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