"It seems that I was more scared than hurt on this occasion.
Now for the library, to find that sum of money which my foolish
mamma-in-law-that-is-to-be mentioned having placed there. It's a daring
risk, stealing into the house like a thief in the night to search for
it, but there's no other way to get it, and money I must have without
delay.
"It's mighty dangerous going through this corridor in this bright light.
I wish I knew where to turn it off; the chandelier is too high or I'd do
it in that way. I'm liable to be seen at any moment, if any one should
take it into their head to come down through the house for any reason
whatsoever."
The next moment he had disappeared within the library, closing the door
neatly to after him. The next moment he had lighted the shaded night
lamp that stood on the table.
Turning out the gas in the corridor, Faynie glided forward like a
shadow, and, reaching the library, noiselessly pushed open the door,
which he had left slightly ajar.
"What was he doing here?" she wondered vaguely, her eyes blazing with
fierce indignation as she stood there considering what her next action
should be.
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