CHAP. VI-2

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He drew back a little as Barnet returned, accompanied by Robinson, though he could still see the whole of the room. "Now, Mr. Robinson," said the blind man, "we shan't detain you much longer. May I take it that you would recognise a map of the island if you saw one?" "Well, I ain't much of a hand at maps, gentlemen, but I'll 'ave a shot at it." "No one can do more," said Dresler genially as the door opened and Waterlow came in. "Here it is," he said hurriedly. "And get a move on. She knows all about everything, and wants to see the other half." "Does she suspect about her brother?" asked the dwarf. "Doesn't seem to. She's chatting away quite cheerfully." "Right. Go back. And the sooner you get her away the better. Now, Mr. Robinson," he continued, as the door closed, "perhaps you wo

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