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Despite what appeared to be his absolute lack of manners, there was something about this pleasant-looking stranger that appealed to Ellen. Apparently, he had not caught her name, and for some reason he seemed to be unaware of the fact that she and Rollo Bly were standing there. Akers had eyes only for Evors, and the latter seemed to be considerably impressed with what his new-found friend was saying.
"Are you quite sure?" he asked. "It seems almost incredible that your sister should be in this neighbourhood; and yet perhaps, when I come to think of it----"