Short Stories (story)
51248 We may take it then that she does not carry it about with her.'
51249 'Where, then?'
51250 'Her banker or her lawyer.
51251 There is that double possibility.
51252 But I am inclined to think neither.
51253 Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their own secreting.
51254 Why should she hand it over to anyone else?
51255 She could trust her own guardianship, but she could not tell what indirect or political influence might be brought to bear upon a business man.
51256 Besides, remember that she had resolved to use it within a few days.
51257 It must be where she can lay her hands upon it.
51258 It must be in her own house.'
51259 'But it has twice been burgled.'
51260 'Pshaw!
51261 They did not know how to look.'
51262 'But how will you look?'
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