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Out of her sphere - University Library

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MR. THORNTON SPEAKS AT LAST. 207<br />

were redoubled. By the look that rested<br />

on <strong>her</strong>, she became more than ever con-<br />

vinced that it could not be very long before<br />

he would be able, not only to talk, but to<br />

hear, and if once he did hear that Audley<br />

Dale was in prison for the murder <strong>of</strong> Mrs.<br />

Thornton, Clare felt convinced he would,<br />

and could say words that would set him<br />

free. It was a case <strong>of</strong> time, but time was<br />

gaining fearfully upon <strong>her</strong> ; it only wanted<br />

a fortnight to the assizes, and before that<br />

fortnight was half over, if Mr. Thornton<br />

progressed as he was doing now, Audley<br />

Dale might be a free man. Even to-morrow<br />

Mr. Thornton might be able to speak to<br />

Mr. Harben. The doctor had asked <strong>her</strong><br />

very seriously that morning if the patient<br />

showed any signs <strong>of</strong> returning conscious-<br />

ness, and she had told him, none whatever.<br />

If Mr. Thornton were awake to-morrow, the<br />

doctor would judge for himself, and even<br />

then proceed at once to speak on the very

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