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It happened that in the street they had several tiy

house, apparently e that it

was to let The bills, as a variety in the funeral procession, almost

amounted to a decoration Perhaps because they kept the house separated

in his reed

in passing, 'It is clear she don't live there,' Clennao back and try that house before finally going away

Mr Meagles agreed, and back they went

They knocked once, and they rang once, without any response

'E 'Once ain After that knock they heard aup towards the door

The confined entrance was so dark that it was impossible to make out

distinctly what kind of person opened the door; but it appeared to be an

old wo you,' said Clennam 'Pray can you

tell us where Miss Wade lives?' The voice in the darkness unexpectedly

replied, 'Lives here' 'Is she at hoain

'Pray is she at home?' After another delay, 'I suppose she is,' said the voice abruptly; 'you

had better come in, and I'll ask'

They 'were suure