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Florence Warden. The Wharf by the Docks
The Wharf by the Docks
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I
SOMETHING AMISS
CHAPTER II
MAX MAKES A DISCOVERY
CHAPTER III
DUDLEY EXPLAINS
CHAPTER IV
A PARAGRAPH IN "THE STANDARD."
CHAPTER V
ONE MAN'S LOSS is ANOTHER MAN'S GAIN
CHAPTER VI
THE LITTLE STONE PASSAGE
CHAPTER VII
A QUESTIONABLE GUIDE
CHAPTER VIII
FOREWARNED, BUT NOT FOREARMED
CHAPTER IX
THE MAN WHO HESITATES
CHAPTER X
GRANNY
CHAPTER XI
A TRAP
CHAPTER XII
ESCAPE
CHAPTER XIII
THE SEQUEL TO A TRAGEDY
CHAPTER XIV
IS IT BLACKMAIL?
CHAPTER XV
MR. WEDMORE'S SECOND FREAK
CHAPTER XVI
A MESSAGE FROM THE WHARF
CHAPTER XVII
A SORCERESS
CHAPTER XVIII
THE SWORD FALLS
CHAPTER XIX
A STRANGE PAIR
CHAPTER XX
THE PREY OF THE RIVER
CHAPTER XXI
A DUBIOUS REFUGE
CHAPTER XXII
TWO WOMEN
CHAPTER XXIII
THE BLUE-EYED NURSE
CHAPTER XXIV
MAX MAKES A STAND AND A DISCOVERY
CHAPTER XXV
THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED
CHAPTER XXVI
BACK TO LOVE AND LIFE
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Florence Warden
A Novel
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There was another short pause. Dudley, without looking again at his friend, examined his hand, saw that it was now clean, and replaced the soiled handkerchief in his pocket. He seemed by this time to be thoroughly at his ease, but Max was not deceived.
"Of course not," said Dudley, quickly. "I only meant that—considering"—he paused, and seemed to be trying to recollect something—"considering what took place down at Datton yesterday and how anxious your father seemed to be rid of me—"
