![]() “I think there’s been foul play,” said Poole, hoarsely. ![]() “Come,” said the lawyer, “I see you have some good reason, Poole I see there is something seriously amiss. Even now, he sat with the glass of wine untasted on his knee, and his eyes directed to a corner of the floor. ![]() The man’s appearance amply bore out his words his manner was altered for the worse and except for the moment when he had first announced his terror, he had not once looked the lawyer in the face. “I’ve been afraid for about a week,” returned Poole, doggedly disregarding the question, “and I can bear it no more.” “Now, my good man,” said the lawyer, “be explicit. Well, he’s shut up again in the cabinet and I don’t like it, sir I wish I may die if I like it. “You know the doctor’s ways, sir,” replied Poole, “and how he shuts himself up. “Now, take your time, and tell me plainly what you want.” Take a seat, and here is a glass of wine for you,” said the lawyer. ![]() Utterson,” said the man, “there is something wrong.” “Bless me, Poole, what brings you here?” he cried and then taking a second look at him, “What ails you?” he added “is the doctor ill?” ![]() Utterson was sitting by his fireside one evening after dinner, when he was surprised to receive a visit from Poole. You should visit Browse Happy and update your internet browser today! The embedded audio player requires a modern internet browser. ![]()
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