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The mystery, like so many mysteries, was explained. Next day, just as they were dressed to go out to dinner, a Mr. Bast called. He was a clerk in the employment of the Porphyrion Fire Insurance Company. Thus much from his card. He had come "about the lady yesterday. " Thus much from Annie, who had shown him into the dining-room.
"Cheers, children! " cried Helen. "It's Mrs. Lanoline."