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Recent events, although they had by no manner of means tended to decrease the just confidence which Johanna had in her own safety, had yet much agitated her; and she at times feared that she should not be able to carry on the farce of composure before Todd much longer.
After Todd's departure a slight tap was given at the door, and Sir Richard Blunt entered.