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This second disappointment was more than I could endure. Turning upon the doctor with undisguised passion, I hotly asked:
"Who has taken it? Describe the person at once. Tell what you know about the box, I did not finish the threat; but my looks must have been very fierce, for he edged off a bit, and cast a curious glance at the officer before he answered: