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Days passed swiftly enough at Valinstar, but for the most part they were happy ones. The team made mistakes with indomitable good humour and enjoyed their mishaps thoroughly. Nothing further was heard of the stranger who had met his death in the hills, and they had almost put the matter out of their minds when it was brought before them again with surprising suddenness.
They had decided that they had earned some relaxation, and determined to attend a dance that was being held in the local hall. Jim had invited Valerie to go with him, and had been rather disconcerted by her careless acquiescence.