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I havemade a careful study of Mr Strange's Venetian correspondenceand, aside from the general horror of which you rightly speak, there ismuch in these letters which is hidden from the layman. But it had not done sowillingly; it protested very volubly against such an unexpected turn of events. He knew nothing ofthem, but he had the natural distrust that a young, rich, self-indulgent manfeels for members of the clergy. But she did not mean a sea-voyage.

Mr Segundus, you cannot do this! he said in a Yorkshire accent. But gradually he appeared to listen with more attention,and he spoke in his usual manner. It was panelled in dark wood. For that you mustpublish.