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It was dated from Montague Place upon the preceding evening, and ran thus:

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Dear Mr. Holmes:

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I am very anxious to consult you as to whether I should or should not accept a situation which has been offered to me as governess. I shall call at half-past ten to-morrow if I do not inconvenience you.

Yours faithfully,

Violet Hunter.

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"Do you know the young lady?' I asked.

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"Not I."

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"It is half-past ten now."

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"Yes, and I have no doubt that is her ring."

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"It may turn out to be of more interest than you think.


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