door cautiously with trembling hands. Suddenly, Vance wheeled about and caught him by the arm, spinning him round. What do you know about the occurrence here to-night? he demanded in a low tone. The butlers eyes bulged and his jaw sagged. Nothingnothing, he managed to stammer. Really, now! Then why are you so frightened? Vance did not relax his hold. Im afraid of this place, came the plaintive answer. I want to leave her ray ban aviator sizing e. Strange things are going on So they are. But dont fret; youll be able to look for another berth before long. Im glad of that, sir. The man seemed greatly relieved. But what has happened to-ni ray ban aviator sizing ght, sir? If youre ignorant of what has taken place, returned Vance, how do you happen to be here at this hour awaiting our arrival and acting like a villain in a melodrama? I was
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