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Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion. Half-an-hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous. He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.