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paise logo offers diverse betting options on mobile platforms, allowing players to access and bet from anywhere, at any time.⭐️ Maurice paused, reflected, and looked anxiously at Jen.,There was a rustle of approval at her quiet tone and a stir as of the assembly breaking up, but again the leader motioned for silence.,To learn the truth, he thought it advisable to call at "The Wigwam" and interrogate Dido. With the evidence of Jaggard to go on, the major felt satisfied that he could by threatening her with arrest, force her into confessing the whole nefarious plot. Who had thieved the devil-stick? Who had slain Maurice? Who had stolen the body? Undoubtedly, Etwald was the villain who was guilty of all three crimes, and the evidence of Dido would be sufficient to convict him of the deeds.,That was an awful shock, and I hope I didn't show it as I murmured "Perfectly, thank you.","But the wound at the back of the head which stunned him?"，A tall, good-looking man in tweeds was shaking hands heartily with Hannah Ann, while an esthetically dressed, rather languid young lady in pastel green was trying to introduce a pretty, smiling blond girl in black furs whom Patricia easily recognized as the original of the photograph that had stood on Mr. Lindley's desk at Greycroft, and the Haldens were explaining how they heard that the Lindleys were in town and so had come in on an earlier train specially to capture them for the house-breaking.，"I know she's going to be a treat," she declared. "I hope she keeps whole for a while at least, until I get better acquainted."，"Dr. Etwald cured me, major," she said quietly."Miss Dallas, I know no more than you do; but he evidently desires to make a clean breast of this whole miserable business."

"No. He had retired to bed," rejoined Jen. "But as soon as I saw what had taken place I called him up, and he jumped through the window to see if he could espy any traces of the robbers. Then the servants came, and I sent for you.",A blue-aproned girl who had been packing her materials in an adjoining locker turned civilly.,But while Dido goes on her dark path and takes her way toward Etwald in his gloomy house at Deanminster, it is necessary to return to the doings of Major Jen. On leaving The Wigwam he returned forthwith to his own house with the intention of repeating to David the conversation which had taken place between himself. Dido and Isabella. On his arrival, however, he learned that David had gone out for a walk, and that Lady Meg Brance was waiting for him in the library. At once the ever-courteous major hastened to apologize to his visitor.,"Precisely the case with Isabella," said the doctor, nodding. "Come, major, I won't worry you any longer with inquiries. Dido hypnotized the daughter to commit the crime, as she had willed the mother to steal the devil-stick. Isabella is absolutely ignorant of what she did, and firmly believed that I was the guilty person. Now, of course, she thinks David--by his own confession--is the assassin.","I know that Mrs. Dallas is on your side, and I know the reason.","So I understand; but did Dr. Etwald bring it to the house with him?","No. When I was a child I did, and I fancy that my mother also had some belief in it. Brought up among the negroes of Barbadoes both she and I imbibed the superstitions of the black race; but now we have no faith in such follies. For my part," added the girl, anxiously, "I should be glad to get rid of Dido, seeing that with Dr. Etwald and his malignant influence of the Voodoo stone, she is dragging us toward disgrace; but my mother still clings to her as an old servant, and will not let her go.","Yes, I read the report of the inquest, and I have heard rumors. I agree with you, major, that Mr. Alymer was killed by the poison of the devil-stick. Go on.",Not a word was spoken till the door opened again, and Griffin with Doris Leighton and Miss Green came quickly in.,"Ah, if I hab dat Voodoo stone I be great; great--de queen ob de debbles. But he no let it go.","You shall know in a few minutes, major. Indeed, I think it is about time that this comedy should end!","Of ray silence?" echoed David. "You know the reason?".