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214 that unless I had an absolute right to be there I should penetrate into a flat, tamper with the gas and water, knock the place about, tramp up and down"

"I go," said Carrados, "to get our people out in haste. Good-night."

"Good-night, Mr Carrados. It's been a great privilege to meet you. Sorry I can't persuade you . . ."