The Almost Perfect Murder



\"That I lacked soul?\" murmured Mme. Storey reproachfully. \"Oh, Aline, how could you!\"

There was good comedy in this, but I felt no inclination at the time to smile. The East Indian's ugly expression kept me on tenterhooks.

\"I see that Madame Storey is one of us,\" he murmured. \"A true psychic!\"

Mrs. Julian was quite carried away. The folds of lavender chiffon undulated with emotion. \"Oh, Rosika, you have no conception


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\"That I lacked soul?\" murmured Mme. Storey reproachfully. \"Oh, Aline, how could you!\"

There was good comedy in this, but I felt no inclination at the time to smile. The East Indian's ugly expression kept me on tenterhooks.

\"I see that Madame Storey is one of us,\" he murmured. \"A true psychic!\"

Mrs. Julian was quite carried away. The folds of lavender chiffon undulated with emotion. \"Oh, Rosika, you have no conception


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