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unless you think I should quit." |
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"No!" The negative was explosive, but then the general seemed to remember that Linda was not one of his troops. "At least," he added, "not unless you're frightened, m'dear. You aren't really much of a threat, and if someone acted against you, the motive for action is growing stronger. The next move would be a more dangerous one, and not against you." |
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Suddenly Linda's mouth felt dry. She understood all too well. If she quit and removed herself as a diversion, the next move might be against Peter, and it might be a real attempt at murder instead of a gentle warning. |
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"Gertrude can be trusted to guard Emmeline like a lion," General Barthemeles continued, "and though you're quite right that Emmeline isn't strong, she's wide awake on all scores. Anyway, an army of police couldn't really protect her. But don't say you can't do anything. You can watch and listen with a far less prejudiced eye and ear than Gertrude's. And if you can spot the person"the General's eyes were very keen and his jaw jutted forward"I might find a method of settling things once and for all." He stood up. "Now, that's enough of that. Come and have lunch and tell me how you are making out with the travel arrangements.'' |
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