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Byrne turned the key in the heavy lock and put it calmly in his pocket. He 36 so much more from caution ( taking care, paying attention ) than 37 any kind of fear. This was the only 38 to the house, and he did not want to be 39 by any danger from outside. He 40 if Tom Corbin had been careful the night before. 41 Tom would be away for at least three days, Byrne had a 42 feeling of his nearness. In the stillness he seemed to hear Tom’s voice. He looked around quickly, for the tricks of 43 are the most realistic of all. But there were 44 women. It seemed impossible that Tom should not be there.
That girl carrying a smoky oil lamp 45 Byrne upstairs. He threw open one 46 another the doors along the passage. At this, the girl stopped and 47 the lamp in each doorway, staring at him , meanwhile. Satisfied he was the only 48 , Byrne came to the last door, 49 the girl threw open herself.
“You sleep here sir, ” she said, giving him the 50 . “ Your friend slept here too. It’s our 51 comfortable bed.”
“Good night, Miss, ”he said politely.
Her 52 moved in reply, but he did not 53 the words. Her eyes never for a moment 54 his face. He stepped in, and as he turned to close the door she was 55 sanding there motionless ( without moving ). He paused, and in the si...