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... e way she came, but the carriage had already pulled up to the curb, blocking her path. Two more men jumped down.

"Going somewhere, miss?" Finch asked. His voice was like grinding stones.

"Please," Gladys whispered, backing against the brick wall. "I have no money. I am just a girl."

"We don’t want your money," Finch said, stepping closer. He loomed over her, blocking out the little light that was left in the sky. "Our mistress wants a word."

"Who is your mistress? ...

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