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THE WHISPER ON THE STAIR
spot the Rat had slipped away somewhere else, gliding through the throng easily, with city-bred slipperiness.
He pushed his way to the front, and stood for a moment in thought. It was plain that he had little chance of finding Teck in this constantly growing crowd, unless it was by accident.
A hand touched his arm, lightly, and a beloved voice came through the air to him.
“Oh, Val, how glad I am to find you here!”
He whirled swiftly, a great relief in his heart. Jessica was standing next to him.
