In Sight of St. Paul's — page 162: what you’re looking at

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AILEEN FALLS INTO THE TRAP, | ; 157 Gillie looked more and more troubled, but before he could ask further questions, the door of the back parlor which led into the hall opened, and Gracie Chichester-appeared. As soon as she caught sight of Fletcher she closed the door softly behind her and came hurrying for- ward to greet him. Becky slipped away, leaving the two alone to- gether. Gracie was dressed in deep mourning, and her eyes were red as if she had been weeping. ‘“‘T thought I heard you, Mr. Fletcher,’’ she said. ‘‘T am so troubled about Tom. He’s received a note to go to Scotland Yard on business connected with ) Her voice died away in a sob. ‘““Ves, yes, I know what you mean. Don’t worry,”’ said Gillie, consolingly. ‘‘There’s a dear, good girl.”’ As he spoke he took her hand and led her into the front parlor. Gracie sank down upon a sofa, and Gillie seated himself at her side. ‘CVYou’ve been very kind all through our trouble,” she said, looking at him gratefully. Gillie flushed with pleasure. “Don’t mention it. But I’m glad you think so, awfully glad.’’ | “T do, indeed.’ Gomichbooks (E(0) a