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IN A SHADY PLACE.
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thrill of excitement In studying the details of a specially sensational murder in a thieves’ den in the East of London.)
"I have no appetite for horrors," Arthur replied. "But I hope we have learned the lesson they should teach usthough we are very apt to read it backwards!"
"You speak in riddles," said Lady Muriel. "Please explain yourself. See now," suiting the action to the word, "I am sitting at your feet, just as if you were a second Gamaliel!
