“I think we are growing sensible,” he said. ”
“I mean—”
“I behaved like an idiot, that’s all. “I was turned against my will by a very evil man, a
vampire named Sebastianus. She sensed that he was looking for her. He was way out of her league and it
was downright odd that he had obliged himself to talk to
her, let alone walk her home. My boys are all Sandwich Island born. But finding his hints totally disregarded, he, at length, swaggered up
to the table, and thrust in a chair. McClintock, striking a match to relight
his cigar, broke the spell. . ’
‘She’s as clothheaded as you,’ Roding retorted, but he slipped an arm about
the lady’s waist and gave her a quick squeeze. “Better state of mind,” she gasped. ’
‘Get going, then,’ Trodger told his men. At ninethirty he climbed into the chair and signified to Ah Cum that he was ready. Affixed to the
wall, in a conspicuous situation, was a large placard, which, after minutely
describing Sheppard's appearance and attire, concluded thus:—"Whoever will
discover or apprehend the above JOHN SHEPPARD, so that he be brought to
justice, shall receive ONE HUNDRED GUINEAS REWARD, to be paid by MR. "
In spite of her displeasure, Winifred could not help smiling at the absurdity of
this address.
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