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Excerpt from The Hand of Fu-Manchu: Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Evil Doctor
It was easy to conclude that I had been mistaken, that my nervous system was somewhat overwrought as a result of my hurried return from Cairo from Cairo where I had left behind me many a fondly cherished hope. I addressed myself again to the task of unpacking my steamer-trunk and was so en gaged when again a sound in the corridor outside brought me upright with a jerk.
A quick footstep approached the door, and there same a muffled rapping upon the panel.
This time I asked no question, but leapt across the room and threw the door open. Nayland Smith stood before me, muf¿ed up in a heavy traveling coat, and with his hat pulled down over his brows.
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