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THE CHESTERMARKE INSTINCT

claimed the Earl. "Gad! I wonder we never thought of that before! Much the most likely thing. I can't believe that Horbury———"

Before he could say more, the door of the dining-room was thrown open, a clear, strong voice was heard speaking to some one without, and in walked a handsome young woman, who pulled herself up on the threshold to stare out of a pair of frank grey eyes at the four startled men.