Laura Brayton — page 25: what you’re looking at

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16 LAURA BRAYTON. » laugh it was, as he touched an office bell on his table. It was answered by Nathan Sloth, his gray eyes inquiring, rather than his lips, what was wanted. “Did old Withers look into the copying-room as he came in?” asked Sharp. “No, I stood by the door and told. him, when he asked, that you were in the office.” “Then he did not see Bartram?” “No. The door was closed.” “Nor did Bartram see him?” “No, [hada bottle of brandy on the table. He ~ never could see anything else when it was before him.” “Very well, send him back to me now. Ihave not done with him yet.” Nathan turned and vanished, closing the door behind him as he went. comicbooks.com