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"This place is private, sir--you understand, private, sir May I

suggest that you--go, that you--leave us?" As he uttered the last

tords, he thrust out his head and jaw in a very ugly manner,

therefore Barnabas turned and addressed himself to the woman

"Pray, madam," said he, "tell me your trouble; what is the ether, and stared with great,

frightened eyes at the colorlessstill,

and tapped Barnabas smartly on the shoulder

"The trouble is her own, sir, theBarnabas with his pale stare, "I repeat, sir,--a

private one May I, therefore, suggest that you withdraw--at once?"

"As often as you please, sir," retorted Barnabas,

bowing

"Ah!" sighed the ain, "and what do you

want--here?"

"First, is your name Jasper Gaunt?"

"No; but it is as well known as his--better to a great ly, pray be seated while I learn this poor creature's

sorrow"

"I think--yes, I think you'd better go," said Mr Quigly,--"ah,

yes--and at once, or--"

"Or?" said Barnabas, s his fists

"Or it will be the worse--for you--"

"Yes?"

"And for your friend the Captain"

"Yes?"

"And you will give this wo fro lips of