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Out of her sphere - University Library

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216 OUT OF HER SPHERE.<br />

respectable young person, Clare, had sworn<br />

that to the best <strong>of</strong> <strong>her</strong> behef, it was <strong>her</strong><br />

mistress, whom she had been taken to see ?<br />

Sworn it too, with such an air <strong>of</strong> convic-<br />

tion, he had heard. Now, was it hkely<br />

that she could be mistaken—she, who must<br />

have known every peculiarity <strong>of</strong> the dead<br />

lady's person, every article in <strong>her</strong> ward-<br />

robe. Still, it was only natural that Mr.<br />

Temple Masters should think ot<strong>her</strong>wise,<br />

or, at least, appear to do so. He had his<br />

friend to consider.<br />

"We won't discuss that any furt<strong>her</strong>,"<br />

said Temple.<br />

" Whet<strong>her</strong> Mrs. Thornton is<br />

living or dead, <strong>her</strong> disappearance just now<br />

is equally prejudicial to my friend. Mr.<br />

Thornton, I am convinced, can throw some<br />

light upon that disappearance. The question<br />

is, when can you let me see him T<br />

" I will tell you that if you will call<br />

again this evening, but I doubt whet<strong>her</strong><br />

he will rally enough, between this and the

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