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THE HOUSE WITH THE GREEN SHUTTERS

by

GEORGE DOUGLAS







[Illustration: Publisher's logo]

Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd.
London, Edinburgh, and New York




THE HOUSE WITH THE GREEN SHUTTERS.




CHAPTER I.


The frowsy chambermaid of the "Red Lion" had just finished washing the
front door steps. She rose from her stooping posture and, being of
slovenly habit, flung the water from her pail