And then, if you will allow me to say so, the more I think over your absent-minded theory, the more absolutely grotesque it seems, and, if the case ever gets into the newspapers, I am sure, Mr. Hale, you'll experience an uncomfortable half hour with your... The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont - Page 218by Robert Barr - 1906 - 330 pagesFull view - About this book
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...case ever gets into the newspapers, I am sure, Mr Hale, you'll experience an uncomfortable half-hour with your chiefs at Scotland Yard.' 'I'll take the...stubbornly. 'Am I to consider myself under arrest?' enquired the young man. 'No, sir.' 'Then, if you will pardon me, I shall withdraw. Mr Summertrees will... | |
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...experience an uncomfortable half-hour with your chiefs at Scotland Yard.' Til take the risk of diat, thank you,' said Hale stubbornly. 'Am I to consider myself under arrest?' enquired the young man. 'No, sir.' 'Then, if you will pardon me, I shall withdraw. Mr Summertrees will... | |
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