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"His lordship evidently suspects us," said Captain Acton, laughing. "But supposin' ol' Scroggie's lost will comes to light?" "Oh, look, Bill," said Maurice, "they're stoppin' at your place.".
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"And now, Miss Kendall," he finished with grave satisfaction in every word. "It is my privilege to award to you the Roberts prize of one hundred dollars, in recognition of the meritorious work done by you in the late competition. Will you kindly come forward to receive it?"I tried logging in using my phone number and I
was supposed to get a verification code text,but didn't
get it. I clicked resend a couple time, tried the "call
me instead" option twice but didn't get a call
either. the trouble shooting had no info on if the call
me instead fails.There was
The insinuation fell harmless, as far as the young professor was concerned.
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Maurice wanted to knock that grin off Anson's sneering mouth, but he was in no condition to do it. Besides it was a moment for diplomacy. "Everybody seems to think I want'a fall in a well an' get drowned, er somethin'," he grumbled. "Why do I need watchin', I'd like to know?" "Sure," said Maurice. "She'll likely hold somethin' back fer me, anyway. Don't ferget to keep a good fire on, Anse," he admonished, as he followed Billy outside. "I don't know, sir. I'll ascertain, sir," and the man disappeared. He bent his head and held his breath, oblivious to everything save the ecstasy of that moment..
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