Had that note of yours taken away from her. He's close about here.

Let me in."

Kemp released the chain, and Adye entered through as narrow an

opening as possible. He stood in the hall, looking with infinite

relief at Kemp refastening the door. "Note was snatched out of her

hand. Scared her horribly. She's down at the station. Hysterics.

He's close here. What was it about?"

Kemp swore.

"What a fool I was," said Kemp. "I might have known. It's not an

hour's walk from Hintondean. Already?"

What's up?" said Adye.

Look here!" said Kemp, and led the way into his study. He handed

Adye the Invisible Man's letter. Adye read it and whistled softly.

And you--?" said Adye.

Proposed a trap--like a fool," said Kemp, "and sent my proposal

out by a maid servant. To him."

Adye followed Kemp's profanity.

He'll clear out," said Adye.

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The Invisible Man