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5. CHAPTER V.
A nameless terror seemed to have taken possession
of Clarissa, Lady Selina's maid, as she rushed
into the presence of her mistress.
“Oh, my lady, such news!”
“Explain yourself,” said her mistress, rising.
“An accident has happened on the railway, and a
man has been killed.”
“What—not Edgardo!” almost screamed Selina.
“No, Burke the Slogger!” your ladyship.
“My first husband!” said Lady Selina, sinking on
her knees. “Just heaven, I thank thee!”
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