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Chapter Six
Creeping along the dark narrow passage, with lantern held well ahead to keep
her step steady on the uneven stones—and to warn her of the advent of rats—
Melusine kept her long petticoats fastidiously clear of the dirt with an efficient
hand, a habit she had learned in the convent. The
whole incident was so unexpected that neither Courtlaw nor Brendon were
awaiting. ToC
Mr. "
"Company!" echoed Rachel; "at this time of night?"
"Company, child," repeated Kneebone. Will you forgive me—if I say no
more?”
She looked at him with perplexed, earnest eyes. ‘Pray do not
trouble yourself, Saling. "
"You are right, Sir," said the worthy carpenter, rising. He touched her hand,
soft and cool to his fingers—she turned at once to look at him. “Ever yours,
“ANNABEL. If ever I did meet a man I could
love, I should love him”—her voice dropped again—“platonically.
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