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CONTENTS

[Chapter I. A Cabinet Discussion.]

[Chapter II. A Matter in Confidence.]

[Chapter III. Paxton’s Warning.]

[Chapter IV. Señora Felix.]

[Chapter V. Bold Curiosity.]

[Chapter VI. A Meeting After Dark.]