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"I fear some evil, Miss Dumont."
"Be assured, sir, if Mr. Dumont meditates any further wrong, he has not
the power of putting it into effect. He is prostrate upon his bed, and
if his niece does not see him soon, it will be too late, if it is not so
already. The stricken man must soon stand for judgment in another
world," said De Guy, solemnly.
"This alters the case," said the doctor, musing.
"But, sir," continued the attorney, "I was aware that, after what has
happened, my mission would be attended with many difficulties, and I
have not come unprepared to overcome them. I do not wonder that you have
no confidence,--I confess I should not have, under like circumstances.
You know Dr. Le Verier?" and the attorney drew from his pocket a bundle
of papers, and opening one, he glanced at the signature upon it, as he
pronounced the name.
"I do, very well," replied the doctor.
"Our family physician!" exclaimed Emily.
"Here, madam, is his certificate of your uncle's physical condition,"
said De Guy, handing her the paper.
Emily read the paper, and handed it to the doctor.
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