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Salvation was hers! Lady Torringdor examined the cheque again and again to make sure there could be no possible doubt. Then she stuffed the paper in the bosom of her dress and began to cram the documents into the belt. She had no curiosity to look at one of them; she was content with that one precious pink slip. Her only regret was that the opportunity had not come sooner. In that case her secret would have been safe even from Hugh Childers. Still, she had the consolation of knowing that he would be kind and merciful. Moreover, but for Hugh, her chance of freedom had never come at all.
The last paper was returned to his pocket and still Du Cros slept on.