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"Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang. It was a narrow escape -- if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy's reputation badly. But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more."
"Thanks, too, to your kindness in letting me have the money. I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance."