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A Touch of the Sun
and listened again—then called out in natural tones:
"Hello, Holloway! Not turned in yet? Come in."
And grinned as he heard a confused movement of surprise on the other side of the tent-wall, then a step.
"Come on in," he invited heartily. "Flap's loose"; and bent over his journal assiduously.
Holloway entered, and Deane faced around, levelling a keen glance at him.
"Sure I won't disturb you?" Holloway asked; and at the tone of his voice Deane's glance became keener.
"Not at all," he answered. "Fact is, I'm glad you came. I heard—er—your step passing, and thought I'd get you to come in. Do you happen to remember
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