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The Devil’s Paw

CHAPTER XI
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That paper I came across has a special interest for me personally.
I want to think about it before I say anything to a soul in the world." "You can consult with me," she persisted.

"Our aims are the same.

We are here for the same purpose." "Not altogether," he objected.

"I brought you here as my assistant." "Did you ?" "Well, have the truth, then!" he exclaimed.

"I brought you here to be alone with you, because I hoped that I might find you a little kinder." "I am afraid you have been disappointed, haven't you ?" she asked sweetly.
"I have," he answered, with unpleasant meaning in his tone, "but we are not out of here yet." "You cannot frighten me," she assured him.


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