CHAPTER III.-6

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"My expenses are to be paid as usual?" I said. "As usual." "When am I expected to leave for Brighton?" "As soon as you can." She rose, and left the room. After a momentary doubt, I decided on executing the new commission. The more private inquiries I conduct for my fair relative the harder she will find it to get rid of hers truly, Horatio Wragge. There is nothing to prevent my starting for Brighton to-morrow. So to-morrow I go. If Mr. Noel Vanstone succeeds to his father's property, he is the only human being possessed of pecuniary blessings who fails to inspire me with a feeling of unmitigated envy. IX. Chronicle for June. 9th.—I returned yesterday with my information. Here it is, privately noted down for convenience of future reference: Mr. Noel Vanstone has left Brighton, and

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