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Out of her sphere - University Library

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CHECKMATE, 281<br />

vertising every day—if she's still living I<br />

hope, out <strong>of</strong> consideration to Mr. Dale, she'll<br />

turn-up before the assizes."<br />

" It'll be awkward for him if she does n't.<br />

He won't be convicted, but he'll find it<br />

hard to clear himself <strong>of</strong> this in the eyes <strong>of</strong><br />

the public." Then Mr. Thompson leaned<br />

back in his chair and was silent for a time,<br />

looking thoughtfully in the fire, and puffing<br />

his cigar leisurely. Presently he arose.<br />

*' Shall we step across the road ; I think<br />

we shall find it a little livelier t<strong>her</strong>e than<br />

<strong>her</strong>e ?"<br />

*' Across the road ? Cui bono ?"<br />

" Did n't you know our theatre was my<br />

opposite neighbour ? It's not good for<br />

much on ordinary occasions, being so badly<br />

supported, but it has passed into new hands<br />

lately. The manager seems to have a little<br />

enterprise in him. The company is a very<br />

fair one, and he has brought down for a<br />

couple <strong>of</strong> nights a great star from London.

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