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Joe was frightened; she stood and looked into Harrington's eyes, doubting what she should do, not understanding what was occurring. He looked so pale and strange as he sat there, that she was terrified. She came a step nearer to him, and tried to speak.
"What is the matter, Mr. Harrington? " she stammered. "Speak -- you frighten me!"