Amusement Only. Richard Marsh

THE LOST DUCHESS.

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CHAPTER I.

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      THE DUCHESS IS LOST.

      "Has the Duchess returned?"

      Knowles came further into the room. He had a letter on a salver. When the Duke had taken it, Knowles still lingered. The Duke glanced at him.

      "Is an answer required?"

      "No, your Grace." Still Knowles lingered. "Something a little singular has happened. The carriage has returned without the Duchess, and the men say that they thought her Grace was in it."

      "What do you mean?"

      "I hardly understand myself, your Grace. Perhaps you would like to see Barnes."

      Barnes was the coachman.

      "Send him up." When Knowles had gone, and he was alone, his Grace showed signs of being slightly annoyed.