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"In Stormonth's Dictionary you will notice that each page has two columns; each column a varying number of paragraphs; some of the paragraphs contain more than one word to be defined. "The third number indicates the position of the word, counting from the bottom of the page upward, in the proper column.
"Sir: "I home the honour to report that the matter with which you have entrusted me is now entirely cleared up. "This short preliminary memorandum is merely to refresh your memory concerning the particular case herewith submitted in detail. "In re Herman Laufer: "The code-book, as you recollect, is Stormonth's English Dictionary, XIII Edition, published by Wm.
"'Occult' is a word of such new coinage that it is not found in many dictionaries," said Santoris, with a mirthful look "You will not find it, for instance, in the earlier editions of Stormonth's reliable compendium. I do not care for it myself; I prefer to say 'Spiritual science." "You believe in that?" asked Catherine, abruptly. "Assuredly!
Stormonth's English Dictionary!" "By ginger!" he said. "I believe it's the code-book! Where is your cipher letter, Miss Erith!" The girl produced it with hands that trembled a trifle, spread it out under the light. Then she drew from her pocket a little pad and a pencil. "Quick," she said, "look for page 17!" "Yes, I have it!" "First column!" "Yes." "Now try the twentieth word from the top!"
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