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Ah, yes, my young friend of the tree episode! Ankle all right, eh?"
I guess it's cured owing to your skilful treatment, doc."
And the heart trouble? Ha ha!"
Still searching," said Julius briefly.
To come to the point, can we have a word with you in private?" asked Sir James.
Certainly. I think there is a room here where we shall be quite undisturbed."
He led the way, and the others followed him. They sat down, and the doctor
looked inquiringly at Sir James.
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Dr. Hall, I am very anxious to find a certain young lady for the purpose of
obtaining a statement from her. I have reason to believe that she has been at one
time or another in your establishment at Bournemouth. I hope I am transgressing
no professional etiquette in questioning you on the subject?"
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I suppose it is a matter of testimony?"
Sir James hesitated a moment, then he replied:
"Yes."
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I shall be pleased to give you any information in my power. What is the young
lady's name? Mr. Hersheimmer asked me, I remember----" He half turned to
Julius.
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The name," said Sir James bluntly, "is really immaterial. She would be almost
certainly sent to you under an assumed one. But I should like to know if you are
acquainted with a Mrs. Vandemeyer?"
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Mrs. Vandemeyer, of 20 South Audley Mansions? I know her slightly."
You are not aware of what has happened?"
What do you mean?"
You do not know that Mrs. Vandemeyer is dead?"
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