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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Red Seal by Natalie Sumner Lincoln: it did not."
"The windows were open, and I recollect there was a strong draught,"
remarked Ferguson thoughtfully. "But not sufficient to carry away
that envelope."
"Exactly." Kent stepped closer. "Did you observe which one of our
companions stood nearest the porch table?"
Ferguson eyed him curiously. "Say, are you insinuating that one of
those people took your envelope?"
"Yes."
A subdued whistle escaped Ferguson. "What was in that envelope.
Mr. Kent," he demanded, "to make it of any value to that bunch?" and
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