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The statement made by Catinka was so incredible and improbable that Paul could only stare and repeat it. "You came to Barnstead to watch Mr. Herne! " he said, slowly. "I do not quite understand. Mr. Herne was in London on that night.
"Ah! pardon, but no," replied Catinka, vivaciously. "Mr. Herne -- this good man -- he was at your Barnstead; but he does not require one to speak of it. So he requests me."