“The Jellybrand one!” cried Mr. Sagittarius.

“The prophets’ patron!” vociferated Madame.

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CHAPTER XVI

THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS

At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.

“You know this lady?” he asked.

“By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.

“Who does not?” cried Madame. “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”

“And the Mediums’ Almshouses at Sunnington.”