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You slip the diamonds into your pockets close the leather box, and re place the wood paned. You quietly shut the closet door and tiptoe down the attic stairs. You hope your as bulging pockets aren’t too noticeable! As you come down the back stairs, you hear laughter coming from the dining room. Grimstone’s henchmen seem occupied with their drinking and poker playing. Myra is waiting, nervously sipping a cup of tea. “I think I’d better leave now,” you say. And I’m leaving the day after tomorrow,” says Myra, “as soon as Mr.Grimstone gets back.” “Are you going to tell the police about the weapons?” Myra shakes her head. “If I do, they’ll investigate. He’ll know I told and he’ll kill me. I know it- he warned me. And please don’t you tell them, either. Other wise, you may be responsible for my death.” “Then why did you show me that room?” Myra’s voice trembles as she answers. “Because if anything happens to me, I want someone to know.” Suddenly you remember the diamonds bulging in your pockets. Sooner or later Kenny and his friends will come out of the dining room-if only for more beer from the refrigerator. “I have to leave, Myra. Please keep in touch with me!” Goodbye,” Myra whispers. Go on to the next page
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