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"How serious is the matter?"
"The man is merely stunned," said Henry. "I think some one should find him, under the poplars at the foot of the hill"
"Henry! My God!" exclaimed Charles Matthewson, stepping hastily forward. "You haven't"
"I have done what was necessary to obtain the papers and save ourselves and—our mother. I hope there is no one here who would have done less. I accept full responsibility for acting where none but a coward could hesitate."
"Pray God, Trafford's not dead!" exclaimed Charles Matthewson.
"Amen," said Henry, and then added; "but be that as it may, the papers are."
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