The Adventures of Napoleon PrinceCassell, Limited, 1912 - 338 pages |
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Page 229 - I am sorry," said the invalid with concern, "that we shall see no more of each other. I am lonely, and I was beginning to take more than a passing interest in you." Mr. Macwhinnie was feeling in the tail-pocket of the folded dress-coat. He brought out a large scent-stopper. "I had better pack that more carefully," said he; "it is a very beautiful and valuable stopper.
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