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THE AUTHOR OF "TRIXIE"
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between Pangbourne and Paddington. Gave false name and address, and so escaped the consequences of his offence."

"'Nuff said," cried Chloë. "'Nuff said, Mr. Pankhurst. We needn't go any further. That puts him on toast for us, all right. What we required was something for which he's wanted, and here we have it. I suppose you can produce proof of this shocking business if necessary?"

"Of course," said Mr. Pankhurst. "Nothing goes on our registers unless it can be proved up to the hilt. I see that the employee of my agency who happened to be travelling in the Archdeacon's carriage and tracked him home is dead, but we have his statutory declaration relative to the affair, made in the ordinary course of his duties after handing in his report to us. So you think this will suit you?"

"Absolutely. We have him right bang