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THE CHAPEL 23 Deveril and Mr. Gunthorpe. So I made a circuit and got back again to the castle, and that’s all I have to tell you. Now, if your ladyship thinks this is worth anything — ”’ “Yes, you know I shall reward you,” interrupted Lady Saxondale, impatiently. ‘‘ But did you really mean to in- troduce these personages into the castle? ”’ ‘“ Well, to speak the truth,’’ answered Chiffin, “‘ I should have done so, but then I should have took uncommon good care to tip you a wink, or drop you a word in a whisper, not to talk on any serious business. The fact is, I wanted to see this matter out with them two gentlemen, and that’s all about it.’’ Lady Saxondale said not another word, but drawing forth her purse, which contained notes and gold, she emptied it into the Cannibal’s hand. His eyes glittered with a horrible reptile light, as he thought to himself that what with the money he had received from Mr. Gunthorpe, and the two separate sums he had just obtained from Lady Saxondale, he had made an excellent evening’s work of it. “And so, ma’am, you have nothing more for me to do to-night? ’’ he resumed, as he consigned the money to his pocket. ‘Nothing. When I need your services again, I will write to you. You will do well to get out of this neighbourhood as quick as possible.”’ ‘““T mean to do so. Thank you for the advice, ma’am; I have no inclination to get took up on suspicion of doing what I didn’t do.”’ “But one word more,” said Lady Saxondale. “It is probable that Mr. Gunthorpe and Mr. Deveril may seek you out again. If so, can I rely upon your letting me know what they want of you? You are well aware that your reward will not be deficient.’’ ‘* Depend upon it, ma’am, you sha’n’t be kept in the dark,”’ responded Chiffin. ‘“ But still one word more,’ remarked Lady Saxondale, alter a few instants’ deep reflection. ‘‘ You are going back to London — ”’ “Yes, I shall walk all the rest of this night.” “Well, well, you are going back to London, I say, and no doubt Mr. Gunthorpe and Mr. Deveril will be going back to London also. Now, if they should both visit you again at ) CORnNICLOOKS (C(O)