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"A good master--eh! I expect the old sea wolf is an excellent friend
when you know his little ways."
Doria admitted it.
"He is all that I could wish and he likes me, because I understand
him and make much of him. Every dog is a lion in his own kennel.
Redmayne rules; but what is the good of a home to a man if he does
not rule? We are friends. Yet, alas, we may not be for long--when--"
He broke off abruptly, puffed a villainous cloud of smoke, and went
back to his wire netting. But he turned a moment and spoke again as
Brendon proceeded.
"Madonna is at home," he shouted and Mark understood to whom he
referred.
He had reached "Crow's Nest" in five minutes and it was Jenny
Pendean who welcomed him.
"Uncle's in his tower," she said. "I'll call him in a minute. But
tell me first if there is anything to tell. I am glad to see
you--very!"
She was excited and her great, misty blue eyes shone. She seemed
more lovely than ever.
"Nothing to report, Mrs. Pendean. At least--no, nothing at all.


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