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THE VANITY BOX
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"Mr. Barr never said anything to you about Liane?"
"Not he. He would have known better."
"Nor about his reason for leaving Friars' Moat?"
"Not a word. But coming on top of what I'd overheard, I could make a pretty good guess."
"Well, then, that's all I need trouble you about," said the detective, shutting up his note-book. "And I'll do my best to see you're not summoned to the inquest; but of course I can't promise."
"Anyhow, I shan't go," snapped Miss Maunseil.
