The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 260: what you’re looking at

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THE MUMMY’S CASE 243 ‘No, no,’ responded Bealby; ‘‘ no harm — no violence.”’ “Nonsense. I’ll only frighten him out of his life — ”’ “It must be so,” said Bealby. ‘‘ Hush! they are mount- ing the stairs,’ — and he turned to meet the indignant archeologist, whose cane was fiercely tapping every step as he led the way to the second story. Gomichboo CS (E(0)