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“Then make it outside, sir.” This was Mr. Slaughter.
The porter appeared at the door.
“What’s the meaning of this, Sanders? Didn’t I tell you to see this young woman off the premises?”
“I was just seeing her, sir, when she slipped off before I knew it.”
I flashed round at Sanders.
“You’ve assaulted me once, don’t you dare to assault me again; this gentleman’s a solicitor. If you’re a solicitor, Mr. Paine, I want you to help me. Because I was accidentally prevented from returning till a few minutes after time last night, Mr. Slaughter wishes to send me away at a moment’s notice, without a character.”
“Is that the case, Mr. Slaughter?”
“What business is it of yours? Upon my word! I tell you again to leave my office.”
“You appear to wish to carry things off with a high hand.”
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