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Rh "Yes, sir! Do you want us?"

"Not just now. I may do shortly; keep where you are. Send along for some one to keep those people moving." "Very good, sir. Are you all right in there?"

"For the present I am. Keep a sharp lookout. If you hear me give the word, come in at once—if you have to break down the door to do it."

"Right, sir!"

I rebolted the door, boos and groans coming from the crowd as they perceived themselves being shut out from the sight of anything which there might be to see. Hume had entered. He was looking about him as if the position of affairs were beyond his comprehension.

"Symonds, what does all this mean? Ferguson, what new madness have you been up to? Miss Moore, you here! This is no place for you!"

"I think it is."

"I say it's not. You ought to be in bed. Who gave you permission to leave your room?"

"I gave myself permission, thank you. I am quite able to take care of myself. And, if I'm not, here's Mr. Ferguson."

"Mr. Ferguson! Mr. Ferguson stands in need of some one to take care of him." He turned to me, "If you've had a hand in bringing Miss