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The Duke examined the ring long and searchingly. Then he looked from it into my face. "You mean to say that you cannot take that off?" "A locksmith might, sir. I certainly could not." The Duke shrugged his shoulders. "Chelsford's methods seem to me to savour a little of opera bouffe," he remarked drily.
When I had finished Colonel Ray left his seat and whispered something in Lord Chelsford's ear. The Duke interposed. "I wish," he said, "to add a brief remark to the story which you have just heard. I have known Malors since he was a boy, my father knew his father, and, as you may know, our families have been frequently connected in marriage.
Ducaine himself," he said drily, "I came to the conclusion that he was mistaken in his suggestion. I think that you will probably be inclined to agree with me." These men had learnt well the art of masking their feelings. From Lord Chelsford's polite bow I could gather nothing. "I am forced to admit," he said, "that no other conclusion seems possible. Now, Mr.
"He has been at the house all day, your Grace." The Duke appeared to hesitate for a moment. "Grooton," he said, "I rely upon you to see that Lord Cheisford has this note shortly. I am going for a little walk, and shall probably return this way. I wish you to understand that this note is for Lord Chelsford's own hand." "Certainly, your Grace."
"I have brought up the first batch of copy, sir," I answered. "You have sealed it properly?" "With Lord Chelsford's seal, sir," I told him. He turned round in his chair sharply. "What's that?" he asked. "Lord Chelsford gave me an old signet ring before he left, sir," I said, "with a very peculiar design. I wear it attached by a chain to an iron bracelet round my arm."
And beyond all that I want you to think to think and to watch." My heart leaped with joy to think that after all I was not to go into exile. Then the quiet significance of Lord Chelsford's last words were further impressed upon me by the added gravity of his manner. "Mr.
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