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A CONFESSION.
Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.

Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
"What is the matter, you fool ?" he demanded.

"Don't you know that I am a friend ?" "Y-e-s, s-i-r," gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; "but go for the police.

My mistress is being murdered." "Mr.Hope is looking after that, and the screams have ceased.