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236 door. Its bare feet made no noise on the carpet, and as it advanced and stood in the moonlight, it had a startlingly unreal look. Bobby, happening to be awake at the moment, but still drowsy, was about to call for Nurse, when the figure spoke.



"Where 's my servant?" it said in a distinct and imperative voice.

"Are you Moti? I was 'fraid of you!" answered Bobby. "What's the matter, and