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The clothes we gave her were found on her bed

I was on the dark side of the road, in the thick shadow of some garden trees, when I stopped to look round. On the opposite and lighter side of the way, a short distance below me, a policeman was strolling along in the direction of the Regent’s Park. The carriage passed me — an […]

A gentleman got out and let himself in at the garden door

He was not looking out; no one else was near the place when we passed through the gate. The sight of the gas-lamps and houses seemed to agitate her, and to make her impatient. `This is London,’ she said. `Do you see any carriage I can get? I am tired and frightened. I want to […]

and she spoke once more

We moved forward again at a quick pace; and for half an hour, at least, not a word passed on either side. From time to time, being forbidden to make any more inquiries, I stole a look at her face. It was always the same; the lips close shut, the brow frowning, the eyes looking […]

There was an unmistakable tone of suspicion in the strange question

`I want to ask you something,’ she said suddenly. `Do you know many people in London?’ `Yes, a great many.’ `Many men of rank and title?’ There was an unmistakable tone of suspicion in the strange question. I hesitated about answering it. `Some,’ I said, after a moment’s silence. `Many’ — she came to a […]

How to Prepare a Personal Injury Settlement Brochure

By Rex Curtis Bush, Juris Doctor, Attorney at Law When you are injured due to someone else’s neglectful behavior it can be frustrating. Many times their insurance company may refuse to pay for your medical bills and other costs associated with your injury. Getting the compensation you deserve is a matter of understanding personal injury […]