The Circular Staircase -- Chapter IX
CHAPTER VIII: JUST LIKE A GIRL
“Aunt Ray!” Halsey said from the gloom behind the lamps. “What in the world are you doing here?”
“Taking a walk,” I said, trying to be composed. I don’t think the answer struck either of us as being ridiculous at the time. “Oh, Halsey, where have you been?”
“Let me take you up to the house.” He was in the road, and had Beul…
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