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 For the ti;.,f silnc Lodcr invoiuntari ly drew back into lis corner of the couch. Il never gucss,' he said brusqucly.
 Then I'll tell you. His hands were the hands of my Englishman, The rings covered the scar made by ko Kos teeth. l knew it instantly-the second my eyes rested on it. It was the same scar that l had bound up dozens of times, that l had seen healed before left Santasalare."
 And you? What did you do:' To der felt it singularly difficult and un- pleasant to speak.
 'Ah, that's the point. That's where l was stupid and made my mistake. l should have spoken to him on the moment, but l didn't. You know how one sometimes hesitates. Afterward it was too late.'
 But you saw him afterward-in the rooms:' Loder spoke unwillingly.
 No, didn't~that'S the other point. l didn't sec him in the rooms, and haven't seen him since. Directly he was gone I left the tent=-I pretended to be hungry and bored-but, though went through every room, he was no where to be found. Once"-she hesi- tated aud laughed again-"once l thought I had found him, but it was only you-you, as you stood in that doorway with your mouth and chin hidden by Leonard Kaines head. Wasn't it d quaint lnistake:' There WAS an uncertain pause. Then Loder, feeling the need of speech, broke the silence suddenly. Where do come n:" he asked abruptly What am wanted for:'' .'.ro help to throw light on the mys- tery. I've seen Blanchc's list of peo- pie. and there wasn't |; man l couldn't place no outsider ever SIueeZeS through BIanche.S door. I have ques- tioneti Bobby Blessn2ton. but he can't remember who came to the tent last. And Bobby Was supposed to have kept count" She spoke in deep scorn, but almost immediately the scorn faded and she smiled again. NOW that I've explained. Jack she added, what do you suggest:'
 Then for the first time Loder knew what his presence ill the room really meant and at best the knowledge was disconcer1u" IL is not every day that q man is called upon To uuearth himself
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 tNc, lI rather li:lvt your liea of the affair th}n ilyhody e!se,s. You are SD dear and sarcastic and keen that You c;lii,t help getting straight at tie .al,;t.lc oi T fact
 When Lillian wanted anything she could be NerV sweet. She suddenly dropped her half petuant tone; she suddenly ceased to be Il spoiled child, With q perfectly graceful movement she drew quite close to Loder and slid gently to her knees.
 This is an attitude that few women can safely assume. It requires all the attributes of youth, snpplenesS and q certain bnoyant ease But Lillian nev. CT acted without justification and as she leaned toward Lodcr. her face lift ed, her slight figure and pal" hair soft. ened by the treIight she made Il pie ture that it would have been difficult to crticise.