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     2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].






A TRAITOR IN LONDON

BY
FERGUS HUME
Author of

"The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "Hagar of the Pawn Shop,"
Etc., Etc.




F. M. BUCKLES & COMPANY
9 AND 11 EAST SIXTEENTH STREET, NEW YORK
LONDON--JOHN LONG






COPYRIGHT, 1900
BY
F. M. BUCKLES & COMPANY




_A Traitor in London_






A Traitor in London.




CHAPTER I.
CUPID IN LEADING STRINGS.


"It's an infernal shame!"

"I call it common sense!"

"Call it what you please, Malet. I deny your right to keep back my
money."

"Right? Your father's will gives me every right. If I approve of your
marriage, the money will be paid down on your wedding day."

"But you don't approve, confound you!"

"Certainly not. Brenda Scarse is not the wife for you, Harold."

"That's my business."

"Mine also--under the will. Come, come now; don't lose your temper."

The elder speaker smiled as he proffered this advice, knowing well
that he was provoking his cousin beyond all bounds. Harold Burton was
young, fiery-tempered, and in love. To be thwarted in his love was
something more than exasperating to this impetuous lover. The
irritating request that he should keep his temper caused him to lose
it promptly; and for the next five minutes Mr. Gilbert Malet was
witness of a fine exhibition of unre