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"You can at least tell me whether my own thought is correct, and

if she died from some sudden fright."

"No, I do not think so. I think that there was probably some more

tangible cause. And now, Miss Stoner, we must leave you for if

Dr. Roylott returned and saw us our journey would be in vain.

Good-bye, and be brave, for if you will do what I have told you,

you may rest assured that we shall soon drive away the dangers

that threaten you."