I was glad it was too dark for him to see my smile.

"Unfortunately I cannot guide you there," I said, "for I am to stop here

in case I am followed. We have had to be careful, very careful

indeed--you understand?"

Impatiently he shifted his position.

"For six months," he replied irritably, "I have been doing nothing

else--careful--always careful. It becomes unbearable, but where is this

place you speak of--in some other bog?"

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