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The neighborhood was dark and insalubrious; if it had not been for the sake of Professor Haversham's scientific endeavors I would never have ventured into its foul-smelling streets in the daytime, far less at night. He, however, appeared to have no such misgivings but looked about him with interest. "Now to find a public house of suitable character," he said. "Not too difficult in this area, I should think."
“Professor Haversham!” I exclaimed. “What is the meaning of this vulgar display?”
"I don't rightly care where he came from—he's one more person to keep watch on." Gwen nudged Corwyn toward the stairs that led belowdecks. Her voice was dark as she added, quietly, "I am not fond of new wrinkles on a job."
The drowned man brushed past Corwyn in his hurry to get away from her sister.
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“Professor Haversham!” I exclaimed. “What is the meaning of this vulgar display?”
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