Part 38 (2/2)

”I think I have seen you here before,” said Charnock.

”Yes,” said the girl, ”I remember. It was some while since. Why have you quarrelled?”

The meaning of that question dawned upon Charnock gradually. The girl with the gold hair smiled at his perplexity, and laughed pleasantly at his comprehension.

Charnock looked round the room.

”No,” said she.

He looked towards the window, and the window was open.

”Yes,” said the girl.

Charnock found Miranda upon the balcony.

THE END.

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