The Lady of Shalott

The Lady of Shalott
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the Night Watch
The Nut Gatherers
Don't be silly. Howcould it be on a list so soon? They haven't even noticed it's gone yet."
　　"But Elvira, when they do notice it's gone, they'll think – perhaps they'll know – that you must have taken it."
　　"They might think so – ifthey discover it soon."
　　"Well, then they'll goto the police and –”
　　She stopped as Elvira shook her head slowly, herpale yellow hair swinging to and fro and a faint enigmatic smile curving up the corners ofher mouth.
　　"They won't go to thepolice, Bridget. Certainly not if they think I took it."
　　"Why – you mean –?"
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　　"As I told you, I'mgoing to have a lot of money when I'm twenty-one. I shall beable to buy lots of jewels from them. They won't make ascandal. Go on and get the money quick. Then go to Aer Lingus and book the ticket –I must take a taxi to Prunier'. I'm already ten minutes late. I'll be with youtomorrow morning by half-past ten."
　　"Oh, Elvira, I wish you wouldn't take such frightful risks," moaned Bridget.
　　But Elvira had hailed a taxi.