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As Kate Charlock sat debating her position with anxiety, the door opened cautiously and a gaily-dressed figure slipped into the room. The place seemed to be half filled with billowing draperies, and the air was heavy with subtle perfume. Kate Charlock turned in amazement upon the intruder.
"Jessica!" she gasped. "What are you doing here?"