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"Hunter," he asked at length, "do you know a Miss Lynde?"

"Prudence Lynde? Yes, I know her a little. She studied with me one winter a few years ago. A beautiful girl with some talent. What about her?"

"Tell me what you know of her."

"What I know of her? Um-m; that isn't so much. Our relations were only those of teacher and pupil. What shall I tell you, old chap?"

"Whatever you think will interest a man who loves her," answered Miles, quietly.

Hunter stared. Then he puffed vigorously at his pipe.

"Where did you meet her?" he asked.

"Here."

"Prudence Lynde here? Ah, I see; at the Inn. And so you've met her and fallen in love, Miles. Well, well!"