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? ? ? ? At the same time there was a series of knocks on the outside of the door. It was the signal that had been agreed upon between Mr. Pettigrew and Rodney. Jefferson had given his key to Rodney, who had remained up and on the watch for Mr. Wheeler's expected visit. He, too, was in his stocking feet.

? ? ? ? As soon as he saw Wheeler enter his friend's chamber he stole up and locked the door on the outide. Then when he heard the thief trying to open the door he rained a shower of knocks on the panel.

? ? ? ? Instantly Jefferson Pettigrew sprang out of bed and proceeded to act.

? ? ? ? "What are you doing here?" he demanded, seizing Wheeler in his powerful grasp.

? ? ? ? "Where am I?" asked Wheeler in a tone of apparent bewilderment.

? ? ? ? "Oh, it's you, Mr. Wheeler?" said Jefferson. "Don't you know where you are?"

? ? ? ? "Oh, it is my friend, Mr. Pettigrew. Is it possible I am in your room?"

? ? ? ? "It is very possible. Now tell me why you are here?"

? ? ? ? "I am really ashamed to find myself in this strange position.


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